Five UNIOSUN students die in fatal accident in Ikire

A total of five students of Osun State University have lost their lives in a fatal autocrash in Ikire area of the state.

The deceased students included 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.

One other student, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, survived the accident which occurred around the Balogun area, before Unity School, Ikire.

University’s Spokesman, Ademola Adesoji, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital, said the victims died on the spot.

Adesoji explained that the accident involved a luxury bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo, resulting in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students.

He added that the reports from the Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), indicated that the accident was caused by a head-on collision between the two buses, leading to a severe impact that claimed several lives.

“Upon receiving this distressing news, our university management swiftly dispatched a team to the scene to identify and support any of our students involved in the accident.

“Regrettably, we confirm the loss five of our students while one other student was also injured and currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital.”

“The Nigerian Police have confirmed a total of ten fatalities from this unfortunate incident. Osun State University is working closely with the relevant authorities to gather more details on the circumstances surrounding the accident. We are also providing necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including funeral arrangements for the deceased students.

“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. Osun State University will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and pray that they find strength and solace in this moment of grief.”