Lokoja was struck by tragedy on Friday morning as two female students, one from the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and the other from Kogi State Polytechnic, lost their lives in a horrific motor accident along the Felele axis of the state capital.
The incident occurred when a heavily loaded articulated vehicle, heading toward Abuja, lost control and collided with a tricycle, also known as Keke NAPEP, that was carrying passengers traveling toward the main town.
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Sources confirmed that the victims were among four passengers in the tricycle. While two others sustained severe injuries, the two students tragically lost their lives due to the impact of the collision.
At the scene of the accident, an identification card belonging to Covenant Omolola Isaac, a student of the Department of Geology at the Federal University Lokoja, was found. The second victim, Taiwo Abimbola, was identified by her colleagues as a Higher National Diploma (HND) student in Science Laboratory Technology at Kogi State Polytechnic.
The injured survivors were rushed to the State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja for urgent medical treatment, with officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) attending to the scene.
The National Association of Science Laboratory Technology (Kogi State Polytechnic chapter) confirmed Taiwo Abimbola’s death in a condolence statement issued by its President, Akor Kelvin. 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.
“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 organizing 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.”
