Tragic Auto Crash Claims Lives of Osun Varsity Students

Osun University Students Among Victims of Fatal Crash

​On Sunday, March 23, 2025, a tragic accident on the Ikire-Ibadan expressway near the Balogun area of Ikire, Osun State, resulted in the deaths of five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and five other individuals. The collision involved a luxury bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo.

The deceased students have been identified as:​

  • Olagbemide Dotun, a 200-level Software Engineering student
  • Suleiman Farouq Adedayo, a 400-level Law student​
  • Ogundare Pelumi, a 300-level Public Health student​
  • Ogundare Elijah, a 100-level Mechanical Engineering student​
  • Olawuyi Mary, a 200-level Nursing student

Another student, Olagbemide Damilola, a 200-level Medicine and Surgery student, survived the accident and is currently receiving medical treatment.

The university’s management has expressed profound sorrow over the loss and is collaborating with relevant authorities to gather more information about the incident. They are also providing support to the bereaved families, including assistance with funeral arrangements.

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