Two female students lost their lives on Friday morning in a horrific motor accident along the Felele axis of the Lokoja-Abuja highway in Kogi State.
The accident occurred when a heavily loaded articulated vehicle, en route to Abuja, lost control and crashed into a tricycle, locally known as Keke Napep, which was carrying passengers heading towards Lokoja town.
An eyewitness reported that the deceased were students from Federal University Lokoja and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja. At the scene of the accident, an identification card belonging to one of the victims, Covenant Omolola Isaac of the Department of Geology at Federal University Lokoja, was recovered.
The bodies of the victims were transported to Specialist Hospital Lokoja by officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission.
In response to the tragedy, Comrade Akor Caleb Kelvin, president of the Science Laboratory and Technology Students’ Association at Kogi State Polytechnic, issued a statement mourning the loss of their member, Abu Taiwo Abimbola.
The statement 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 organising 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.”
