The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) community is reeling from a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of five students on Sunday, plunging the institution into grief and prompting a temporary closure. The fatal crash occurred near the Balogun Area, close to Unity School in Ikire, along the Osogbo-Ikire route. It involved a catastrophic head-on collision between a luxury bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-seater passenger bus heading from Osogbo. The impact was so severe that it left several passengers, including the five UNIOSUN students, trapped in the wreckage, with little chance of survival.
According to Ademola Adesoji, the university’s Public Relations Officer, the students were returning home after completing their examinations when tragedy struck. “This is an incredibly painful moment for the UNIOSUN family,” he said in a heartfelt statement. “We mourn the loss of these bright young minds, but we find some solace in knowing that one survivor, a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student, is receiving medical care.” The Nigeria Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the incident, attributing the high casualty count to the force of the collision. Investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause, but the loss has already left an indelible mark on the university community.
According to available reports, the names of the five Osun State University (UNIOSUN) students who tragically lost their lives in the road accident on Sunday, March 23, 2025, are as follows:
- Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level student of Software Engineering
- Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level student of Law
- Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level student of Public Health
- Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level student of Mechanical Engineering
- Olawuyi Mary, a 200-level student of Nursing
These names were confirmed by Ademola Adesoji, the university’s Public Relations Officer, in statements released by the institution. The UNIOSUN community continues to mourn their loss, and our thoughts remain with their families and loved ones during this difficult time.
In the wake of the accident, UNIOSUN management made the difficult decision to suspend academic and administrative activities temporarily. The closure reflects the profound sorrow and unrest among students and staff as they grapple with the sudden departure of their peers. The university has rallied to support the families of the deceased, offering condolences and assistance during this dark time. Meanwhile, the survivor’s recovery remains a focal point of hope amidst the tragedy.
The UNIOSUN Updates team joins the community in mourning these irreplaceable losses. We urge students, staff, and readers to keep the victims, their families, and the survivor in their thoughts and prayers. As the university navigates this period of grief, we will continue to provide updates on the investigation and the resumption of campus activities. For now, the focus remains on healing and honoring the memory of those we have lost.