Metro/Crime
Tragedy As Trailer Crushes 2 Poly Students To Death
,,,,,Two students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, have been crushed to death.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday, few metres away from the school’s premises, near Ikot Inyang villag….. junction, along Aba Road in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
It was learnt that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the female students, killing them on the spot.
…..Our correspondent learnt that the deceased, Abasifreke Okon, and Irene Edwin from Ikot Abasi and Ibesikpo Asutan LGA respectively, were preparing for their practical examinations scheduled for Wednesday.
The deceased, ND 2 Science Laboratory Technology students, described as “besties and inseparable twins”, were supposed to have completed their academic programme after their exams on Wednesday.
Following the incident, it was learnt that the management of the polytechnic postponed the examinations.
,,,,,Confirming the incident, Akwa Ibom State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Matthew Olonisaye, attributed the accident to reckless driving.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, Olonisaye urged drivers to make the maintenance of their vehicles a top priority.
“It actually happened, it’s because of loss of control by the driver. We advise drivers to abide with the rules that guide the usage of the road, they should not be in a hurry.
“Drivers should also make vehicle maintenance a priority for any life lost cannot come back. An accident does not just….happen, it is caused. I commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives,” he stated.
-
Osun News4 days ago
Osun Poly Staff Stabbed During Exam Supervision (Photo)
-
Osun News4 days ago
Bank Manager Arrested By Police In Osun Over Alleged N650.8m Fraud
-
Osun News1 day ago
Full list of 22 new federal appointees from Osun state emerged
-
Osun News6 days ago
Gov Adeleke Installed As Asiwaju Of Edeland
-
Metro/Crime1 day ago
Popular Osun Monarch Joins Ancestors
-
News4 days ago
Oyetola’s spokesperson, Omipidan honoured by Kings University
-
Education5 days ago
FG Sets to Empower NYSC Members With Millions Of Naira Each
-
Celebrities3 days ago
Mohbad’s autopsy report presented, reveals cause of his death