By Ayomide Otitoju
Tragedy struck on Friday as three undergraduate students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, lost their lives in a road accident along the Ilisan/Ago-Iwoye road. Two other students sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the university’s medical centre.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to Odutola, the accident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM and involved a commercial Opel Safira vehicle with the license plate Lagos AAA-126HE, driven by Adekunkle Adebiyi, a resident of Awa Ijebu.
“The vehicle, traveling at high speed towards Ilisan, veered off the road when the driver lost control, flipping into the bushes,” the statement read.
Casualties Identified
A male passenger, whose identity has yet to be confirmed but is believed to be an OOU student, was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains have been deposited at the General Hospital in Ijebu Ode.
Two other victims, identified as Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, a sophomore in Mass Communication, and Miracle Ogo Oluwa Daniel, 19, a junior, were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment.
Two other injured students from OOU are undergoing medical care at the university’s medical centre on the Mini Campus.
Police Investigation Underway
Odutola confirmed that the vehicle involved in the crash has been recovered and is in police custody. She urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and prioritize safety to prevent similar incidents.
The tragic accident has plunged the university community into mourning as friends, family, and colleagues of the deceased express their grief over the loss.
