The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of an unidentified teenage boy discovered at the swimming pool of the University of Ibadan.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan by the command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, authorities confirmed that the victim’s body has been deposited at the mortuary of the General Hospital, Adeoyo.
Ayanlade disclosed that detectives who visited the scene observed bloodstains around the pavilion area. He added that blood was seen coming from the boy’s mouth and nose, alongside minor bruises on his nose, raising suspicion about the circumstances of his death.
According to him, “The case is being treated as a suspected murder, and the Command has commenced a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Oyo State Police Command is aware of the report circulating in the media concerning the discovery of the body of an unidentified teenage boy at the University of Ibadan swimming pool on March 26, 2027.
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“Factually, information was received from the institution’s Chief Security Officer that the body of the victim, aged about 14–15 years, was sighted on the surface of the swimming pool earlier that day.
“Detectives promptly visited the scene, where preliminary observations revealed that the body had been removed from the pool and placed beside it.
“Blood was observed oozing from the mouth and nose, with slight bruises on the nose. Items suspected to belong to the deceased, including a pair of shoes and a shirt, were found close to the pool, while bloodstains were also observed within the pavilion area.
“The body was evacuated to the General Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead on arrival and subsequently deposited at the mortuary.”
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The police command urged residents to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified reports, assuring that investigations are ongoing to determine what led to the incident.
