Tragic accident claims lives of three Ogun varsity students

Three students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, tragically lost their lives in a fatal road crash on Friday.

The incident occurred along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye road at approximately 3:30 pm.

The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta.

According to her, the students were passengers in a commercial Opel Safira vehicle that veered off the road and flipped into the bush due to excessive speed.

One male passenger, suspected to be a student of OOU, died on the spot. Two other students, who sustained critical injuries, were rushed to a private hospital but sadly succumbed to their injuries.

The tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the need for stricter adherence to road safety measures.

The statement read, “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”.

“The Opel was travelling at high speed towards Ilisan from the Ago Iwoye direction when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip into the bush.

“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.

“Additionally, two female students from Olabisi Onabanjo University, 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.”

The PPRO added that two other students who sustained critical injuries were taken to the OOU Medical Centre for treatment while the accidented vehicle was recovered at the police station.

“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. This information is provided for your awareness, and further updates will be communicated as they become available,” Odutola concluded.