Road accident kills two students, injures others in Kogi

Two students on Friday morning lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident involving a Keke Napep and an articulated vehicle in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

The deceased students include a female student of Federal University Lokoja and another female student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, identified as Abu Taiwo Abimbola of the Department of Science Laboratory and Technology.

It was reliably gathered that the heavily loaded articulated vehicle, heading for the Abuja axis along Felele in Lokoja, lost control and rammed into the Keke Napep that was carrying passengers heading to town.

The source added that among those killed was a female student of Federal University Lokoja and another female student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, while other passengers were seriously injured.

An identification card of the late female student of Federal University Lokoja, by the named Covenant Omolola Isaac of the Department of Geology, was recovered from the accident scene.

According to the source, the bodies of the two female students were deposited at Specialist Hospital Lokoja by some officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission.

Meanwhile, the president of the National Association of Science Laboratory and Technology Students, Kogi State Polytechnic chapter Lokoja, Comrade Akor Caleb Kelvin, has issued a press statement over the demise of the female student.

It read: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our cherished member, Abu Taiwo Abimbola, 2023/HSLT/MCB/087, who tragically lost her life earlier today in a road accident along Felele Road, Lokoja. This devastating loss has left all of us in shock and deep sorrow.

“Abimbola was more than just a member of our association; she was a beacon of hope and inspiration to everyone around her. Her kindness, dedication, and passion for education made her an exceptional part of our community, leaving behind a legacy of love and excellence.

“As we mourn this heartbreaking loss, we extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and loved ones. We pray for strength and comfort for them during this incredibly difficult time.

“In honour of her memory, the association will be organizing a tribute and memorial service to celebrate her remarkable life. Details of the event will be shared in due course, and we encourage everyone to join us in paying our final respects.

“Taiwo Abimbola will forever remain in our hearts. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace, Amen.”