Ogun poly students die after allegedly eating spaghetti meal
Tragedy strikes gateway polytechnic as two students and applicant die mysteriously after eating spaghetti meal.
The bodies of the deceased were discovered on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, leaving the entire institution in shock and mourning.
Regrettably, two of the students and the applicant succumbed to their ailments, while the remaining two students are currently receiving medical attention.
The three confirmed victims have been identified as Bakari Habbeb, an ND2 student from the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Odu Selen, an ND1 student from the Department of Mass Communication, and Hameed, an applicant for the 23/24 academic session.
Their sudden and untimely demise has sent shockwaves throughout the institution and beyond.
In an official circular co-signed by the school’s Student Union President, Olatunji Idowu Alexander, and the SUG PRO, Tanimowo Joel, it was stated that investigations are underway to determine the cause of death.
The circular reads in part;
“It is with great grief in our heart that the Student Union Government (SUG) announces the passing on of three of our students in a household incident overnight”
“We share in the grief of the management of the Institution, families, and all well-wishers in this unpleasant incident.
“As much as the cause of their death remains unknown at the time of this release, we assure the public a well-detailed investigation and get to the root of the matter, come what may.”
