A 100-level female student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), identified as Heritage Ajibola, has reportedly lost her life after accidentally falling into a septic-tank at one of the school’s hostels.

According to reports, the deceased fell into the septic-tank on Wednesday afternoon, at Bver Hostel, Maintenance Hostels, Ile-Ife, Osun state.

Independent.no reports that the school’s students’ union president, Ogunperi Taofeek Olalekan, confirmed her death in a statement, expressing that her death would have been avoidable if the soakaway system was properly constructed and covered.

“This incident is highly unfortunate. The Union mourns her. May her soul rest in peace. May God give her family, friends, and coursemates the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“It must be noted that Heritage’s death was avoidable if the soakaway system was properly constructed and covered. It is saddening that this has happened despite the huge amounts of money paid by students for rent.

“The Management of the Hostel must answer for the death of Heritage. The Union is immediately demanding justice for Heritage, with a view to forestalling a possible reoccurrence of this”, he was quoted to have said.