YABATECH student dies during fight after final exam

The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has confirmed the passing of Tosin Osatuyi, a Civil Engineering (HND 2) student.

Tosin died in a fight after his final examinations on Wednesday July 28.

Joe Ejiofor, Deputy Registrar told NAN the incident was tragic and unfortunate.

A fight, which broke out among Osatuyi and his peers, occurred outside the college premises.

Ejiofor sympathised with the family of the deceased over the death.

He said for someone who toiled to earn a certificate to die in such circumstance was tragic.

“There was no way we could allow any issue to degenerate to that level, if they were still in the college vicinity jubilating.”

The official added that the management had not been officially informed about the actual circumstances that led to Osatuyi’s death.