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Univesity of Ilesa student dies by electrocution

Jessica Jacob

April 19, 2025
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Univesity of Ilesa student dies by electrocution
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Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100-level student of the University of Ilesa, Osun State has reportedly died from electrocution on Friday. The tragic incident was allegedly caused by lightning strike in his hall of residence.

Ojolo was a student of the Department of Business Administration.

The tragedy occurred when a lightning struck during a thunderstorm when he was playing a game on his phone while charging it.

This incident was confirmed by the Registrar of the University, Funso Ojo through a statement released on Saturday while expressing his grief over the loss.

The statement partly read: “The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, deeply regrets to announce the tragic and untimely death of one of its students, Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100 Level student of the Department of Business Administration.

“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.”

Additionally, the Registrar police has been informed and the remains of the deceased has been moved to the Morgue of Wesley Guild Hospital, Illesa.

“The Police have since commenced a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

“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.”

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