Oyo State Police Launch Murder Investigation After Discovery of Teenager’s Body at University of Ibadan Swimming Pool

Oyo State Police investigate the suspected murder of a 14-year-old boy found at the University of Ibadan pool. Bloodstains and trauma signs suggest foul play.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Guardian Nigeria

Suspicious Discovery at the Premier University

The Oyo State Police Command has officially opened a homicide investigation following the grim discovery of a teenage boy's body within the University of Ibadan (UI) campus. The victim, estimated to be between 14 and 15 years old, was found in the institution’s swimming pool on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed on Saturday that the case has transitioned from a suspected drowning to a formal murder probe. The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community and triggered intense discussion across social media platforms.

Evidence of Foul Play and Physical Trauma

Initial forensic observations by detectives have shifted the focus of the inquiry toward a violent encounter. According to DSP Ayanlade, the body exhibited disturbing signs that are inconsistent with a standard accidental drowning. Specifically, investigators noted blood oozing from the victim's mouth and nose, alongside visible bruising. Furthermore, the arrival of detectives at the scene revealed that the body had already been removed from the water and placed on the pool deck prior to their arrival. These physical indicators have led the Command to categorize the death as a "suspected murder" pending a full autopsy.

Crime Scene Analysis and Recovered Items

The police sweep of the swimming facility yielded several critical pieces of evidence. Beyond the body itself, investigators recovered a pair of shoes and a shirt believed to belong to the deceased. Most notably, bloodstains were discovered within the pavilion area adjacent to the pool, suggesting that a struggle or attack may have occurred on land before the victim entered the water. The presence of blood in a spectator area separate from the pool’s edge is a primary factor in the police's decision to treat the site as a potential crime scene.