The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the unexplained death of an unidentified teenage boy at the University of Ibadan swimming pool.
In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the victim’s body had been taken to the mortuary of the General Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan.
Ayanlade explained that detectives who visited the scene observed bloodstains within the pavilion area, with blood oozing from the boy’s mouth and nose, and slight bruising on the nose. Items believed to belong to the deceased, including a pair of shoes and a shirt, were found nearby.
According to Ayanlade, “The case is being treated as a suspected murder, and the Command has commenced a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
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The police confirmed that information about the body, estimated to be between 14 and 15 years old, was first received from the university’s Chief Security Officer on March 26, 2027. The boy was reportedly sighted on the surface of the swimming pool earlier that day, before being removed and placed beside the pool by authorities.
“The body was evacuated to the General Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead on arrival and subsequently deposited at the mortuary,” Ayanlade added.
The Command has urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information while the investigation continues.