OAU Raises Alarm Over Missing Student Last Seen on Food Errand

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the disappearance of a female student, Dorcas Oseghale, who has not been seen for five days after leaving her hostel to buy food.

Dorcas, a Chemistry student with matriculation number CHM/2021/165, was last seen around 8 p.m. on August 6, 2025. She left her residence at Adesanmi House, Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife, to purchase food near the students’ village along Ede Road, but never returned.

According to the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, her roommate’s repeated attempts to contact her were unsuccessful, with both of Dorcas’ phone lines switched off.

The case was reported to the university’s Security Unit at about 6:10 p.m. that same day by concerned classmates from the Department of Chemistry and her roommate, identified as Akinkuade Omobolanle Beatrice from the Department of Agricultural Extension.

Due to the nature of the incident, OAU deployed three security personnel to lead search efforts and coordinate with the police. Vice Chancellor Professor Simeon Bamire praised the students for their swift response and urged security agencies and the public to assist in locating Dorcas.

Anyone with useful information is advised to contact the nearest police station or the university’s Security Unit.

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