A Part 1 student of the Department of Business Administration, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has died from electrocution while charging his his mobile phone.
The Management of the institution in a statement signed and issued on Saturday by its Registrar, Funso Ojo, deeply regretted the tragic and untimely death of the young student.
The statement said that the unfortunate incident occurred in the evening of Friday, April 18, 2025.
“Gbolahan was electrocuted while playing a game on his mobile phone, which was being charged in his room at a private hostel located near the Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI) junction. The electrocution was reportedly triggered by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm.
“Following the incident, the University promptly informed the Police, and after due clearance, the remains of the deceased were taken to the morgue of the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa.
“The Police have since commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The father of the deceased was immediately notified and has since arrived in Ilesa. In a show of deep concern and solidarity, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Taiwo Asaolu; the Registrar, Mr. Funso Ojo; the Dean of Student Affairs; the Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences; the Head of the Department of Business Administration; and the Area Commander of Police were all physically present to receive and console the bereaved father.
“The University of Ilesa has also made necessary arrangements to support the family during this moment of intense grief and will continue to stand by them through this difficult time.
“The entire University community mourns this painful loss and prays for the repose of Gbolahan’s soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, classmates, and the Department of Business Administration,” the statement reads.
