Peter Dada, Akure


A 500 level Applied Geophysics student at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Tunji Agboola, has reportedly slumped and died while playing football on Saturday at FUTA South Gate area of Akure, the state capital.

It was gathered that the student, who lived outside the campus, had no record of health challenge before the incident, while the cause of the death was still unknown as of press time.

A source said immediately the deceased slumped, he was rushed to the institution’s health centre, but the centre was not open due to the ongoing strike by the Non-Academic Staff Union.

He was later rushed to a private hospital in the area.

On getting to the private hospital, the deceased was allegedly not attended to due to the lack of oxygen that could have been used to resuscitate him.

“This made the rescue team rush him to the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, where he was confirmed dead,” the source stated.

The source said the students of the institution, especially the Nigerian Association of Earth and Mineral Science Students, were angry about the incident and almost went on protest, saying their colleague would not have died if he had got help on time.

Their leaders were said to have calmed them down.
In his reaction, the Student Union Government President, Mr. Adeyinka Olasehinde, described the incident as very sad and unfortunate.

He said the union would be meeting with the management of the institution to express their mind on the incident, as they also expressed their displeasure over the school not having a functioning health centre.

He said the remains of the late Agboola hasd been handed over to his elder brother, for onward movement to Ado Ekiti where his parents reside.

Meanwhile, the Management of the FUTA in a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of the Protocol and Public Relations Unit of the institution, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo, expressed shock over incident.

The statement read, “Our prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. The university commiserates with his family and friends and pray God to grant them the fortitude to bear this painful loss.

“This is a time of sober reflection. As an institution, we will continue to review and strengthen existing structures in terms of health care delivery and other services that directly affect the well-being and welfare of members of the FUTA community, particularly the students, who remain our main focus. “



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500L Kai I smell village people at work.. r.i.p to him.

Village people right now...

WHATA LOSS!RIP

two gone in five yrs in d same dept....great loss

Rip

Na wah for football and slumping oh. Men need to check their hearts before playing football this days oh better to just go swimming or biking

eneojoedu:
500L Kai I smell village people at work.. .

you must be mad

ShyCypher:
Village people right now...

you must be mad
you too

HOCM!

T

nkan bee!!

It's quite sad that a physical exercise that is meant to make people fit and keep them healthy has claimed lives on several occasions.

Can we say it's due to undiagnosed internal health challenge or over stressing of the heart during physical exercise.

the first hospital was on strike,,, the other had no oxygen... smh...


another glory cut short due to negligence... may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace... amen!

that's such a painful way to leave.

Chai ariri

Odingo1:
shithole country

stay away from drugs

that is reason I don't envy those footballer..... Rest in peace to him......

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NaoSlay:


Football is devilish.

People won't understand.

When I was telling people professional football is scripted, they argue hell with me.

Playing amateur football is a big sin already.

Football is just an entertainment.

Well. For the guy, fear these people below...

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what is this one saying now

rip

500L kwaaa... make God epp person

Non functional health centre.... honestly... ds country ehn

This is madness.

ShyCypher:
Village people right now...

Some Empty brains up there need to be reset...

NaoSlay:


Football is devilish.

People won't understand.

When I was telling people professional football is scripted, they argue hell with me.

Playing amateur football is a big sin already.

Football is just an entertainment.

Well. For the guy, fear these people below...

when you smoke weed for the very first time.

Heart attack

What a devilish world we live

RIP BRO