LAUTECH confirms death of six final year students in road accident

LAUTECH confirms death of six final year students in road accident

Khalid ABRAHAM

The authority of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Ogbomoso Oyo state has confirmed the death of six final year Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Nursing students.

This is contained in a special release issued Monday by the Registrar, Mrs. Olayinka Balogun.

According to the release the deceased all traveling in same commercial bus were headed to Ogbomoso from Niger state to sit for their final examinations when the accident occurred, at Otte town along Ogbomoso-Ilorin road.

“With a heavy heart, the Management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso announces the tragic loss of six of our cherished Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Nursing students who were involved in a ghastly motor accident on the Ilorin-Ogbomoso Road on Sunday, 22nd February, 2026.

“The deceased students, Shehu Nana Firdawsi Hamza, Idris Jamila, Abdulraheem Maimunah Hamza, Blessing Kevwe, Owoicho Elizabeth and ArokeOzavize Victoria, all in their final year, were travelling in a public bus from Suleja, Niger State to the University for their Final Examinations when the unfortunate incident occurred at Otte, Kwara State.

“This devastating incident has left our entire academic community in mourning as the students were not only pursuing their educational dreams with determination and resilience, but they also represented the spirit of hope and progress that defines our institution.’

The institution expressed condolences to their respective families noting the university identifies with them at this moment.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased and the University stands in solidarity with then during this time of immeasurable grief.

“While we grieve as an Institution, we also call on all members of the public to join us in prayer for fortitude for families, friends and colleagues to bear the irreparable loss. We pray that the memories of the departed will continue to inspire us to uphold the values of compassion, perseverance, and unity.”