By Ezekiel Jimoh
The student community in Lokoja, has been thrown into mourning over the death of two of their colleagues who lost their lives Friday morning in a ghastly accident along Felele axis of Lokoja-Abuja highway.
They died in a crash involving a heavily loaded articulated vehicle and a commercial tricycle popularly called Keke Napep.
It was gathered that the articulated vehicle which was heading for Abuja, lost control and rammed into the Keke that was carrying passengers heading to Lokoja town.
An eyewitness said that those that lost their lives are two female students: one from the Federal University Lokoja and the other from Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja.
An identification card of one of the deceased students, Covenant Omolola Isaac, of the Department of Geology of the Federal University Lokoja was recovered from the accident scene.
According to the eyewitness, the bodies of the two female students were deposited at Specialist Hospital Lokoja by some officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission.
Similarly, the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), has confirmed the death of two students in a ghastly accident involving two trucks and two tricycles along Felele road, Lokoja, Kogi.
Mr Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC Sector Commander in Komi, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Friday in Lokoja
Oyedeji said that eight persons were involved in the accident while two students died and four injured while two escaped unhurt.
He said that the injured were rushed to the hospital for medical attention while the corpses of the two passengers, one of whom was a student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and the other Kogi Polytechnic student.
Oyedeji said that one of the two trucks’ break failed and lost control thereby rammed into the two tricycles.
Oyedeji advised motorists to always ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on a journey.
Meanwhile, the President, National Department of Science Laboratory and Technology Students, Kogi State Polytechnic chapter, Lokoja, Comrade Akor Kelvin, has described the tragic death of their colleague in the accident as shocking.
The message contained in a statement issued in Lokoja, reads, “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 honor 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.”
