No fewer than 10 persons, including five students of the Osun State University, Osogbo (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a ghastly motor crash that occurred on Sunday, 23rd of March 2025, around Balogun Area, before Unity School, Ikire, Osun State.
The management of the Osun State University, which announced this in a statement in Osogbo on Monday through the institution’s public relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, said it is deeply saddened by the tragic road accident.
According to him, “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 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.”
However, two of the deceased, Ogundare Pelumi and Ogundare Elijah, are said to be from the same father and mother.
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The institution’s spokesperson added, “One of our students, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical attention.”
According to him, “This ghastly road accident involving a luxurious bus travelling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo resulted in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students.
He stressed that, from the reports from the Nigerian Police and the 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 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,” he concluded.
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