Three undergraduate students from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, have tragically lost their lives in a road accident on the Ilishan/Ago-Iwoye road.
Two other students sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the university’s medical center.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to her, the accident occurred around 3:30 PM on Friday due to the excessive speed of the commercial vehicle carrying the students.
“A fatal motor accident occurred on December 20, 2024, at about 3:30 PM along the Ilisan/Ago Iwoye road, the incident involved a commercial Opel Safira with the license plate Lagos AAA-126HE, which was driven by one Adekunkle Adebiyi, residing at 5 Sunmibare Street, Awa Ijebu”
She confirmed that the Opel car was travelling at high speed towards Ilisan from the Ago Iwoye when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip into the bushes.
“A male passenger whose identity has not yet been confirmed but is believed to be a student from OOU died at the scene, his body has been taken to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode mortuary.”
She said two other female students from the same institution Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, a sophomore in Mass Communication, and Miracle Ogo Oluwa Daniel, 19, a junior—were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment.
“Two other OOU students are currently receiving medical care at the OOU Medical Centre on the Mini Campus. The vehicle has been recovered and is being stored safely at the station”