The University of Ilorin management has released a statement announcing a motor accident that occurred on campus of the school this afternoon.
According to Mr. Kunle Akogun, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, a commercial bus carrying ten passengers was involved in a lone accident while exiting the campus. The University swiftly responded to the incident, initiating prompt rescue efforts.
Unfortunately, the statement confirmed that one life was lost in the accident. However, the remaining victims are currently receiving medical attention at the University’s health clinic.
Read full statement below:
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
PRESS STATEMENT
The management of the University of Ilorin is saddened to announce the occurrence of a motor accident on campus this afternoon.
The lone accident involved a commercial bus conveying ten passengers going out of the campus.
As soon as it occurred, the University Management immediately commenced rescue operations, and all the victims were moved to the University Health Centre. They were attended to by a team of medical personnel at the University Health Centre.
One of them needed advanced treatment and was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after he was stabilised.
Four had minor injuries, they were treated and discharged.
Five victims, consisting of two males, two females and the driver, are currently being treated at the University Health Centre.
Unfortunately, one of the victims was brought in dead, the body has been transferred to the morgue, and the University management is making efforts to contact the next of kin.
The Management regrets this unfortunate incident, condoles with the family of the deceased, and prays God to comfort the family while we pray for a quick recovery of the injured victims.
Signed
Kunle Akogun,
Director, Corporate Affairs.
18th July, 2024.