Two students lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident on Friday morning at about 10 a.m., including a female student from Federal University Lokoja and another female student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, identified as Abu Taiwo Abimbola from the Department of Science Laboratory and Technology.
Our correspondent reliably gathered that a heavily loaded articulated vehicle, heading towards Abuja along Felele in Lokoja, lost control and rammed into a Keke NAPEP carrying passengers to town.
Sources disclosed that among the fatalities were a female student from Federal University Lokoja and another female student from Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, while other passengers sustained serious injuries.
An identification card belonging to the late female student from Federal University Lokoja, Covenant Omolola Isaac, of the Department of Geology, was recovered at the accident scene.
According to the source, the bodies of the two female students were deposited at the Specialist Hospital Lokoja by officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission.
Meanwhile, the President of the National Association of Science Laboratory and Technology Students, Kogi State Polytechnic chapter, Comrade Akor Caleb Kelvin, issued a press statement mourning the demise of the female student.
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The statement read:
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our cherished member, [Abu Taiwo Abimbola, 2023/HSLT/MCB/087], who tragically lost her life earlier today in a road accident along Felele Road, Lokoja. This devastating loss has left all of us in shock and deep sorrow.
Abimbola was more than just a member of our association; she was a beacon of hope and inspiration to everyone around her. Her kindness, dedication, and passion for education made her an exceptional part of our community, leaving behind a legacy of love and excellence.
As we mourn this heartbreaking loss, we extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and loved ones. We pray for strength and comfort for them during this incredibly difficult time.
In honor of her memory, the association will organize a tribute and memorial service to celebrate her remarkable life. Details of the event will be shared in due course, and we encourage everyone to join us in paying our final respects.
Taiwo Abimbola will forever remain in our hearts. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
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