Three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, died in a road accident on Friday along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road.
According to a statement from the Ogun State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the accident occurred around 3:30 pm.
The students were in a commercial Opel Zafira vehicle, which overturned while the driver was reportedly speeding.
One male student, whose identity has not been confirmed, died at the scene.
Two other OOU students, Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, a Mass Communication sophomore, and Miracle Ogo Oluwa Daniel, 19, a junior, were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but later died from their injuries.
The vehicle has been recovered and is being stored at the police station.
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 Zafira 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 police confirmed that two other students, who were critically injured, were taken to the OOU Medical Centre for treatment.
He said, “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.”
