On Friday, a terrible traffic accident along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road claimed the lives of three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, stated in a statement issued on Saturday that the accident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Odutola claims that the pupils were in a commercial Opel Safira when the driver’s excessive speed caused the vehicle to swerve off the road and flip into the bush.
She clarified that a male passenger, who was believed to be an OOU student, died instantly in the collision. After being taken to a private hospital, two more pupils passed away from their wounds.
“On December 20, 2024, at around 3:30 pm, a deadly motor vehicle collision occurred along the Ilisan-Ago Iwoye Road,” the statement said.
“The incident involved a commercial Opel Safira with the licence 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 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.
“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 accident 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.