By John Dike, Osogbo
A Part Three student of the College of Health Sciences, Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile ife, died in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
A statement by the niversity’s spoken, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, identified the deceased as Timilehin Adetoye Toromade, with matriculation number CLI/2022/133.
It was gathered that the departed student, aged 18, might have passed away shortly after 2:00 a.m., as one of his roommates reportedly stated that the deceased opened the door for another roommate around that time.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adebayo Bamire, on behalf of the Visitor, the University Council, Management, Senate, staff, and students of the University, expressef heartfelt and unreserved condolences to the bereaved family, classmates, colleagues, and friends of the deceased.
According to the Vice-Chancellor:
“The loss of a young life filled with promise, purpose, and potential is a tragedy that words alone cannot adequately capture.”
Describing the incident as deeply painful and distressing, Bamire noted that the entire University community is united in grief over the untimely departure of a student who had embraced the rigours of medical training with the hope of one day healing others and serving humanity. His passing has left a profound void in the hearts of his peers and all who knew him.
The University Management assures the public that it is working closely with relevant authorities to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident, in line with established medical and administrative procedures.
Olarewaju further stated that the University is putting in place appropriate support measures to assist students and members of the University community who may have been emotionally affected by this tragic loss.
At this moment of collective mourning, the University calls on students, staff, alumni, and friends of the institution to remain calm, compassionate, and prayerful, while upholding the values of empathy and solidarity for which Great Ife is renowned.
“As a community of faith, hope, and learning, we commit the soul of our departed student into the hands of Almighty God, the Giver and Sustainer of life. We pray that the Lord, Who comforts those who mourn, will grant the family and the entire University community the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement said
