Tragic Road Accident Claims Ten Lives, Including Five UNIOSUN Students in Osun State

No fewer than ten persons, including five students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a fatal motor accident that occurred on Sunday, March 23, 2025, near Balogun Area, before Unity School in Ikire, Osun State.

The university’s management, in a statement issued on Monday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.

According to the statement, the university promptly dispatched a team to the accident scene upon receiving the distressing news to identify and support any students involved.

“Regrettably, we confirm the loss of the following students: Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering; Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, 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,” the statement read.

The university further disclosed that Ogundare Pelumi and Ogundare Elijah were siblings from the same parents.

Additionally, one student, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical treatment.

The fatal crash involved a head-on collision between a luxury bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo, leading to multiple casualties.

Reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicate that the severe impact of the collision caused significant fatalities.

Confirming the casualty figures, the Nigerian Police reported that ten people lost their lives in the accident.

The university reassured the public that it is working closely with relevant authorities to gather further details surrounding the incident while 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,” the statement added.