Osun State University, Osogbo, has confirmed the loss of five students in a devastating head-on collision that occurred along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday, resulting in a total of 10 fatalities.
In a statement released Monday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the management detailed the tragic incident. “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, citing reports from the Nigeria Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, explained the circumstances of the crash. “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.”
He then identified the deceased students. “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.”
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Adesoji also provided an update on the sole survivor from the university. “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.”
Expressing deep sorrow, Adesoji stated that the university would provide comprehensive support to the bereaved families. “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 promised continued updates and while offering heartfelt condolences. “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.”
The university management will provide necessary moral and logistical support to the bereaved families, including funeral arrangements for the deceased students, the statement added.