Three students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, lost their lives in a fatal car accident on Friday, December 20, along the Ago-Iwoye–Ilisan road, while two others sustained injuries.
The incident has prompted condolences from the university and an ongoing police investigation.
The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof Ayodeji Agboola, on Saturday, expressed his heartfelt sadness and shock over the demise of three students of the university in a fatal lone accident which occurred on Friday, along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye road.
The students who died in the tragic accident included Nifesimi Dada, 300 Level Geology; Opeyemi Joshua, 200 Level Taxation; and Ogooluwa Miracle Daniel, 200 Level Mass Communication.
Two other students of the University, who were among the passengers of the ill-fated vehicle were said to have been immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
However, in a statement issued on Saturday by Dr Wale Balogun, Corporate Affairs Division of the institution, the VC said the university is extremely sad over the loss of the students and is already working with relevant authorities to provide support and assistance to the affected families.