UNIOSUN Loses Five Students In Fatal Road Crash
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the loss of five students in a fatal road accident that occurred on Sunday, near Balogun Area, before Unity School, Ikire, Osun State.
The accident involved a luxurious bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo.
Reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicated that a head-on collision between the two vehicles resulted in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students.
A statement released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, said, “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: 1. Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering. 2. Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level student of Law. 3. Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level student of Public Health. 4. Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level student of Mechanical Engineering. 5. 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 currently receiving medical attention,” Adesoji added.
“The Nigerian Police confirmed a total of ten fatalities from the accident. UNIOSUN stated that it is working closely with the relevant authorities to gather more details on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
“We are also providing necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including funeral arrangements for the deceased students.
“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,” the statement said.
“Osun State University assured that it 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.”
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