UNIOSUN Mourns As Five Of Its Students, Others Died In A Fatal Road Accident (SEE NAMES)

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OSUN State University, UNIOSUN have been thrown into deep mourning over five of its students who died in a fatal motor accident along Ife-Ibadan Expressway.

 

The management of the Osun State University, UNIOSUN announced that the accident occured on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

 

According to a Press Release by the Public Relations Officer of the varsity, Ademola Adesoji available to SOJ WORLDWIDE on Monday,
the accident occured along Ife-Ibadan Expressway before Unity School, Ikire, Osun State.

 

Adesoji said the accident involved a luxurious bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus heading to Ibadan from Osogbo resulted in multiple fatalities including the death of five UNIOSUN students.

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Adesoji also revealed that reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, stated that 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.

 

He said, “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.

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“However, one of our students, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical attention,” Adesoji added.

“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.

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“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.”

Source: DAILY POST

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