The Spokesperson of Ogun State police command, SP Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement sent to journalists on Saturday.
An unidentified male student of the University reportedly died on the spot, while two others, 18-year old Dada Oluwanifesimi, a 200-level Mass Communication student and Miracle OgoOluwa Daniel, 19, rushed to Love and Care Hospital later succumbed to their injuries.
The vehicle was said to have been on top speed after which it lost control and flipped into the bush.
The two surviving victims of the accident are currently said to be receiving medical care at OOU Medical Centre, Ago Iwoye.
The statement partly reads "A fatal motor accident occurred on December 20, 2024, at about 3:30 PM along the Ilisan/Ago Iwoye road.
"The incident involved a commercial Opel Safira with the license plate Lagos AAA-126HE, which was driven by one Adekunkle Adebiyi, residing at 5 Sunmibare Street, Awa Ijebu.
"The Opel was travelling at high speed towards Ilisan from the Ago Iwoye direction when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to flip into the bushes.
"A male passenger whose identity has not yet been confirmed but is believed to be a student from OOU died at the scene. His body has been taken to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode mortuary.
"Additionally, two female students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, a sophomore in Mass Communication, and Miracle Ogo Oluwa Daniel, 19, a junior—were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment.
"Two other OOU students are currently receiving medical care at the OOU Medical Centre on the Mini Campus. The vehicle has been recovered and is being stored safely at the station".
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