TRAGEDY: 5 UNIOSUN Students Die in Fatal Car Crash

• Five UNIOSUN Varsity students have been confirmed dead, following a ghastly car accident.

• The students were said to have collided with a bus, leading to the accident and fatalities.

A ghastly accident has claimed the lives of people, alongside five students of the University of Osun.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the accident which took place along Ikire-Ibadan express road saw a luxurious bus travelling from ibadan, and another bus from Osogbo collide.

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This occured at at Balogun Area of Ikire on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Further reports showed that while many others were injured, a total of 10 people lost their lives, including the 5 UNIOSUN students.

Confirming the incident, the university PRO, Ademola Adesoji said a report from the police and FRSC showed that the accident was as a result of head on collision.

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; Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering, Suleiman Farouq, 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.

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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.

“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”, he said.

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