The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspected murder following the discovery of the body of an unidentified teenage boy at the swimming pool of the University of Ibadan.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the incident occurred on March 26, 2026, and the institution’s Chief Security Officer alerted authorities after the body was sighted in the pool.
Detectives who visited the scene reportedly observed blood oozing from the victim’s mouth and nose, along with visible bruises around the nose. Blood stains were also found within the pavilion area, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding the death.
Items believed to belong to the deceased, including a pair of shoes and a shirt, were recovered near the poolside.
Preliminary findings by the institution suggest the victim, estimated to be between 14 and 15 years old and not a student of the university, may have gained access to the facility by climbing over the fence after closing hours.
The body was later taken to Adeoyo General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead and subsequently deposited at the mortuary.
Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death and identify those responsible.
