Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two LASUSTECH Students in Ikorodu

By Habeeb Ibrahim, Odeyemi Ibukun and Bisiriyu Hassan

The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, community is mourning the loss of two of its students following a fatal accident on Saturday  morning at Powerline Junction, before Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout, Lagos.

The deceased students have been identified as:

• Ayomide Jagun, 300 Level, Mechatronics
• Afọlábí Emmanuel, 200 Level, Banking and Finance (Direct Entry)

According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a sand-laden tipper truck, a Toyota Corolla, a multi-purpose bus, and several tricycles. Preliminary reports indicate that the tipper, reportedly speeding, suffered a brake failure, causing it to collide with other vehicles along the busy road.

While initial reports suggested multiple casualties, only the deaths of the two LASUSTECH students and a one SS 3 student of Ikorodu High School have been officially confirmed. The status of other injured individuals is still under verification by authorities.

The remains of the deceased students have been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital mortuary.

The Union of Campus Journalists extends heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased students. The campus community is urged to remain vigilant and safety-conscious on Lagos roads.

More information will be shared as it becomes available.