Osun State University, Osogbo, has confirmed the loss of five students in a tragic accident that occurred on Sunday along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway.
According to a statement released on Monday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the crash took place near the Balogun area in Ikire.
Reports from the Nigeria Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps indicated that the accident involved a head-on collision between a bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-seater passenger bus from Osogbo, resulting in multiple casualties.
“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,” Adesoji stated.
Sadly, five students lost their lives in the crash. They were identified as, Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level Software Engineering student, Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level Law student, Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level Public Health student, Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level Mechanical Engineering student, Olawuyi Mary, a 200-level Nursing student.
However, another student, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical treatment.
The police confirmed a total of ten fatalities from the crash.
Expressing deep sorrow, Adesoji stated that the university would provide necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including assistance with funeral arrangements.
“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,” he said.
The statement further assured that Osun State University would 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,” the university management added.
