Tragedy on Ikire-Ibadan Road: Five UNIOSUN Students, Others Killed in Fatal Crash

Tragedy on Ikire-Ibadan Road: Five UNIOSUN Students, Others Killed in Fatal Crash

A tragic accident on the Ikire/Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of nine people, including five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The fatal collision occurred when an 18-seater bus carrying the students collided head-on with a luxury bus that was driving against traffic.

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, confirmed the incident, stating:

“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.”

The university identified the deceased students as:

– Olagbemide Dotun – 200-level Software Engineering

– Suleiman Farouq Adedayo – 400-level Law

– Ogundare Pelumi – 300-level Public Health

– Ogundare Elijah – 100-level Mechanical Engineering

– Olawuyi Mary – 200-level Nursing

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One student, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student, survived and is currently receiving medical treatment.

“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.”

The UNIOSUN management has expressed its condolences and assured that it will provide support to the affected families and students.