Nine people, including five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a road accident on the Ikire/Ibadan Expressway.
An 18-seater bus carrying the victims was involved in a collision with a luxury bus that was driving against traffic.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, confirmed that the crash took place near Balogun, before Unity School, Ikire, Osun State.
“This ghastly road accident involving a luxury bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo resulted in multiple fatalities, including five of UNIOSUN students.”
“According to reports from the Nigerian Police and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident was caused by the head-on collision of the two buses, leading to a severe impact that claimed the lives of several passengers.”
“Our University Management, upon receiving this distressing news, swiftly dispatched a team to the scene to identify and support any of our students involved in the accident.”
“Regrettably, we confirm the loss of the following students: Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering; Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level student of Law; Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level student of Public Health; Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level student of Mechanical Engineering and Olawuyi Mary, a 200-level student of Nursing.”
“However, one of our students, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, survived the accident and is receiving medical attention.”
“The Nigerian Police have confirmed a total of 10 fatalities from this unfortunate incident.”
“This tragic loss has deeply shaken our university community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the deceased. We urge our students, staff, and the entire university community to remain calm and supportive during this difficult time.”
