Unilorin Student Dies, 9 Others Injured In Lone Crash

The management of the University of Ilorin on Thursday confirmed that one of its students lost her life in an auto crash that occurred around the main gate of the institution.

The lone accident involved a commercial passengers’ bus which had its tyre burst while on motion.

Unilorin, in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun expressed the sadness of management of the University in announcing the occurrence of a motor accident on campus.

“The lone accident involved a commercial bus conveying ten passengers going out of the campus.

“As soon as it occurred, the University management immediately commenced rescue operations, and all the victims were moved to the University Health Centre.

“They were attended to by a team of medical personnel at the University Health Centre.

“One of them needed advanced treatment and was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after he was stabilised.

“Four had minor injuries, they were treated and discharged. Five victims, consisting of two males, two females and the driver, are currently being treated at the University Health Centre.

“Unfortunately, one of the victims was brought in dead, the body has been transferred to the morgue, and the University management is making efforts to contact the next of kin,” Akogun said while not disclosing the identity of the late student.

He conveyed the management’s regrets over the unfortunate incident and condoles with the family of the deceased, praying God to comfort the family while also praying for quick recovery for those injured.