University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has suspended academic activities over an autocrash inside the school.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Management of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria has suspended academic activities over a road accident that occured inside the school on Monday night.
Gatekeepers News had earlier reported that No fewer than two people have been reported dead and several injured in a motor accident along the University of Ilorin, Unilorin road.
An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said, “A private car (alleged to be overspeeding) hit a korope.”
“Some of the passengers suffered broken bones and fractures, Terrible injuries.”
The accident was said to have occurred along the Veterinary Medicine/Quarters Bustop and the Unilorin dam.
The driver of the Shuttle, His wife and two children, and a student making five people have now been confirmed dead.
The Student Union’s Public Relations Officer, Olabode Stephen disclosed the suspension of academic activities in a statement.
The statement read, “We express our sympathy about the car accident that happened after the school dam. The unfortunate incident was alleged to have happened as a result of overspeeding of a private car which in turn hit a korope shuttle bus.
“The disastrous occurrence which happened around 9pm yesterday evening claimed some lives (with the drivers of both vehicles inclusive). We deeply commiserate with the families of the deceased persons and pray that God grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses.
“Also, we wish the injured victims quick recovery as they receive treatment at the hospital.
“Students should however note that academic activities are suspended for today.
“We hereby enjoin the members of the University community to remain calm.”
