A 100-level student of the Department of Business Administration, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Gbolahan Ojolo, was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone.

In a statement signed and issued on Saturday by its Registrar, Funso Ojo, the institution deeply regretted the tragic and untimely death of the young student.

Ojo explained that 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 (PEDI) junction. The electrocution was reportedly triggered by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm.

“Following the incident, the University promptly informed the Police, and after due clearance, the remains of the deceased were taken to the morgue of the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa,” he said.