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Osun student electrocuted with plugged phone

A 100-level student of University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, has reportedly died of electrocution triggered by lightning strike in his hall of residence in Ilesa, the Nation reports. Ojolo, a student in the Department of Business Administration, was said to be charging his phone and playing a game on it at the same time when thunder struck. Confirming the incident in a statement on Saturday, the Registrar of the University, Funso Ojo, said the incident happened on Friday. Ojo’s statement partly read, “The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, deeply regrets to announce the tragic and untimely death of one of its students, Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100 Level student of the Department of Business Administration. “The unfortunate incident occurred in the evening of Friday, April 18, 2025. Gbolahan was electrocuted while playing a game on his mobile phone, which was being charged in his room at a private hostel located near the Prototype Engineering Development Institute ju...
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Rainstorm wrecks Havoc in Osun communities

 



Rainstorms have wreaked havoc in some communities of Osun State, destroying houses and electricity poles.

The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, Igbalawole Sotiyo urged residents to exercise caution and take necessary precautions as the state enters the rainy season.


A statement by the Commandant through the Public Relations Officer of the command, Kehinde Adeleke stated that the recent heavy rainfall in Osun State resulted in the destruction of electricity poles and significant damage to several houses and shops in Ilesa and Egbedore South.


She stated: “After the incident, the command evaluated the damage done at Ilesa East and the report indicates that about six concrete poles fell along University Road in Ilesa.

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“Similarly, in Egbedore South, at Aje market, Eesa Tuntun community, Ejemu Compound, and Ajetunmobi road in Ido-Osun, some electricity poles fell, and roofing sheets of houses and shops were also damaged.”


She added “The Commandant enjoined the people of the State, to avoid walking or driving near fallen electricity poles or power lines. We’ve contacted the Electricity distribution company in the state for further action.


“We remain committed to ensuring public safety, particularly during emergencies and natural disasters. As we enter the rainy season, we must take proactive measures to ensure our safety and the safety of those around us. We must be vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid accidents and damages.”

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