Six LAUTECH Nursing Students in Final Year Die After Tragic Road Accident
- Six final-year nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have been confirmed dead in a tragic road crash
- The accident occurred as the students travelled to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to sit for their final examinations
- Among the victims was a student said to be heavily pregnant, deepening the sorrow felt across the university community
Reports confirm that no fewer than six final-year nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have lost their lives in a tragic road crash.
The students, all in their 500-level year of the Open and Distance Learning Bachelor of Nursing Science programme, were travelling to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to sit for their final examinations when the accident occurred.
Source: UGC
Pregnant student among victims
According to Guardian Nigeria, among the deceased was a student said to be heavily pregnant at the time of the crash. Their bodies have since been deposited in a mortuary, where they await autopsy and further directives from authorities.
The sombre reality of their demise has cast a heavy pall over the LAUTECH community and beyond. Classmates who had expected to reunite with them in examination halls are now grappling with shock and disbelief.
Victims were working nurses
According to reports, the victims were until their deaths working nurses. They had been combining hospital duties with academic pursuits, balancing careers, family responsibilities and the demanding requirements of professional training.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by the management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology regarding the exact circumstances of the accident.
Speaking with Legit.ng, AbdulRasheed Hussain, a policy analyst based in Nigeria, highlighted the need for safer transport:
“The tragic accident involving six final‑year nursing students of LAUTECH is a devastating blow to the university community. The loss of young lives shows both the fragility of life and the urgent need for safer transport systems. The sorrow is deepened by reports that one of the victims was heavily pregnant, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking.”
About LAUTECH
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a public institution located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Its origins date back to 1987 when the Governing Council of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, requested the establishment of a state university.
In 1988, a seven-member committee chaired by Mrs. Oyinkan Ayoola recommended its creation. The federal military government approved the proposal on March 13, 1990, and the founding edict was signed on April 23, 1990, by Colonel Sasaenia Oresanya.
Initially named Oyo State University of Technology, it was later renamed in honour of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, a former Premier of the Western Region. The university began its first academic session on October 19, 1990, with 436 students across four faculties: Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Engineering and Management Science, and Pure Sciences.
Over the years, LAUTECH has grown into a leading institution, enrolling tens of thousands of students and emphasising excellence in technology-driven education.
Source: Original
Motor accident claims lives of 18 people
Legit.ng earlier reported that no fewer than 18 people lost their lives, while two others sustained critical injuries, in a multiple-vehicle accident along the Dutse–Kiyawa Road in Jigawa state on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Reports indicated that the crash, which occurred around midday, involved two Golf 3 cars and a tipper truck. The tragedy came just days after another fatal accident on Christmas Day, when 11 people died, and nine others were injured at Beguwa village along Sankara Road in Ringim local government area.
According to PUNCH, an eyewitness, Abdullahi Idris, a resident of Danmasara Quarters, described the horrific scene.
Source: Legit.ng
