By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Oyo State Police Command on Satirday said it has commenced investigation to unravelled what led to the death of an unidentified teenage boy at the University of Ibadan (UI) swimming pool.
The Commands Spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in a statement said the case is being treated as a suspected murder, noting that the Command has commenced thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident
He urged the public to remain calm and refrained from spreading unverified information about the incident.
Noting that the Command is aware of the viral social media report on the incident, Ayanlade explained that, 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.
He said, “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 26th March, 2026.“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 blood stains 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.
“The case is being treated as a suspected murder, and the Command has commenced a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information as investigations are ongoing.”
