A horrific auto crash along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of 9 individuals, including 5 students of the Osun State University (Uniosun), Osogbo. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, March 23, 2025, around the Balogun area, Ikire.
According to the university's Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the accident involved a head-on collision between two buses, resulting in multiple casualties. The university management swiftly responded to the incident, dispatching a team to the scene to provide support and identify affected students.
The university confirmed the loss of the following students:
1. Olagbemide Dotun (200-level Software Engineering)
2. Suleiman Farouq Adedayo (400-level Law)
3. Ogundare Pelumi (300-level Public Health)
4. Ogundare Elijah (100-level Mechanical Engineering)
5. Olawuyi Mary (200-level Nursing)
One student, Olagbemide Damilola (200-level Medicine and Surgery), survived the accident and is receiving medical attention.
The university community is in mourning, with thoughts and prayers extended to the families and loved ones of the deceased. The university urges students, staff, and the community to remain calm and supportive during this difficult time.
Osun State University