100-Level FUTA student found dead in apartment

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

100-Level FUTA student found dead in apartment

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) confirmed the death of its student, Favour Olaniyi, a first-year student in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics. The body was found near his off-campus residence on Saturday. The police are currently investigating the incident, while the university is providing counseling support to affected students.

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