The management of Osun State University, Osogbo, has said the institution lost five students in an auto crash that occurred along Ife-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Ademola Adesoji, obtained in Osogbo on Monday, the management said in the road accident that occurred around Balogun area, Ikire, 10 lives were lost.
Relying on the report from the Nigeria Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, Adesoji said the accident occurred when a bus coming from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus that took off from Osogbo had a head-on collision, 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.
“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. The police confirmed a total of 10 fatalities from this unfortunate incident,” Adesoji said.
Lamenting the loss, Adesoji said the management would be providing necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including funeral arrangements for the deceased students.
The statement added, “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.”