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Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by yewit37486: 5:31pm On Jul 18
wman:
We have a habit of not rushing people to the hospital here. More lives could have been saved instead of taking videos and pictures.

It's very inhumane that when incidents like these occur, people quickly whip out their phones to snap when the first normal response should be to help.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Angelfrost(m): 5:32pm On Jul 18
Most Nigerian drivers are really reckless...!

This is why I frown at the manner in which FRSC dishes out licenses without proper proof of driving proficiency and understanding of road signs and laws.

Some don't even have proper driving school education or training.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by ogelekpomgam(m): 5:32pm On Jul 18
Righteousness2:
GOD Have MERCY!

Condolences to the Family of the Deceased.

Listen Folks,
Life is a like a Vapour! Here today and Gone tommorrow.
The Best way to Live this life is to Live it in the Conciousness of your Eternity.

This World is Home to Nobody.
There is Really no Big deal in Death!
The BIG DEAL is to Depart this World Without JESUS CHRIST. That is straight to Hell.
Live Prepared for Eternity. Anyone could be Gone anytime and anywhere.
Keep speaking the undiluted truth, Righteousness.
The Lord is your strength.You are a last day soldier.
NEVER give up!

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Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by seborrhic: 5:32pm On Jul 18
Shai!
Imagine going to tell the parents of these students that the child they sent to the university,suffering just to see them through and who they spoke to just minutes ago or was at a POS point trying to send money to,is dead!!
It will take the wisdom of Solomon to break such news to any parent.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by lexy2014: 5:33pm On Jul 18
The accident happened as the students were returning home after their exams. Eyewitnesses report that the bus was overcrowded, carrying 10 people despite its capacity being limited to 7 passengers.

This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred at the UNILORIN main gate
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by seborrhic: 5:38pm On Jul 18
Racoon:

Why overcrowding? Why not allow the carrying capacity of the vehicle thereby not affecting its center of gravity hence stability when suddenly faced with change in motion dynamics.
It's only when such tragic event happens people remember how dangerous and life threatening such practice is.
But I bet you that same korope and driver and even some students have been in many countless trips like this for months if not years,always getting away with it till the devil suddenly woke up on the wrong side of unilorin today.
How many occasions have you seen students lapping themselves in overcrowded buses,so that they can all get home together or attend a function together.
It's only after accidents like this we all remember that overcrowding and overspending are 2 fatal vehicle combinations.

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Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Angelfrost(m): 5:41pm On Jul 18
jaxxy:
Overspeeding or what exactly? And how can this be prevented. This is a school premises for crying out loud.

No parents wants to hear this and they don't deserve this. undecided

Over 90% of fatal accidents in Nigeria are due to overspeeding, reckless driving, and poor knowledge of or disregard for road safety rules and regulations.

Most Nigerians don't even know the basic driving and road use regulations.

Frsc and government should make driving school attendance and certification compulsory for anyone applying for licenses... And reeducation for those renewing.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Fryx: 5:48pm On Jul 18
Racoon:
shocked Rest in peace to the departed. However, many of these unfortunate situations are avoidable but the stubborn human nature is us will never allow us do the needful.

Why overcrowding? Why not allow the carrying capacity of the vehicle thereby not affecting its center of gravity hence stability when suddenly faced with change in motion dynamics.

I don’t even think this is a case of overcrowding. It’s more of speed and senseless driving.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by jaxxy(m): 5:53pm On Jul 18
Angelfrost:


Over 90% of fatal accidents in Nigeria are due to overspeeding, reckless driving, and poor knowledge of or disregard for road safety rules and regulations.

Most Nigerians don't even know the basic driving and road use regulations.

Frsc and government should make driving school attendance and certification compulsory for anyone applying for licenses... And reeducation for those renewing.

I'm trying to understand the scenario... This was around a campus main gate, the roads are good, it Looks like only one vehicle was involved, This is a korope which doesn't move that fast so what happened

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Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by tishbite42: 5:54pm On Jul 18
seborrhic:

It's only when such tragic event happens people remember how dangerous and life threatening such practice is.
But I bet you that same korope and driver and even some students have been in many countless trips like this for months if not years,always getting away with it till the devil suddenly woke up on the wrong side of unilorin today.
How many occasions have you seen students lapping themselves in overcrowded buses,so that they can all get home together or attend a function together.
It's only after accidents like this we all remember that overcrowding and overspending are 2 fatal vehicle combinations.
You said the bitter truth
Especially to hit a location together
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by tishbite42: 5:55pm On Jul 18
jaxxy:


I'm trying to understand the scenario... This was around a campus main gate, the roads are good, it Looks like only one vehicle was involved, This is a korope which doesn't move that fast so what happened
Plus the vague report from the 'journalist'.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by JobAndVacancies: 6:02pm On Jul 18
Alma mater of FatherChristmas aka
RealityKings aka NewDelhi aka KingAzubuike aka illicit
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Franking: 6:11pm On Jul 18
Damn. Nigeria remains a 3rd world country in this day and age. Nigeria keeps happening to Its citizens.

RIP to the dead.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Emeka71(m): 6:16pm On Jul 18
ForValour:
Jesus
So sad.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by venabili: 6:19pm On Jul 18
Bukola94:
I use to go through that route, there are more than 15 speed bumps on that road. Don't know why the school authority have refused to fix or fill the pot holes

Oh, ok. I havent passed there in 12 years. I hope the school take preventive measures.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Polynek(m): 6:21pm On Jul 18
I feel for them.
May their souls rest in peace
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by mrkings84(m): 6:26pm On Jul 18
oloriooko:
pls take down these pix, have some respect for the deceased and the grieving families, this is gory shocked

If the pictures are taken down, how would you have known how tragic the accident was.

No big deal about death, just be prepared cos you could go anyday!!
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Streetdreamx(m): 6:29pm On Jul 18
This road looks like inside campus, why would a driver drive on a high speed? There's supposed to be a maximum speed in the campus. RIP to the dead and my sincere condolences to their families.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by livebullet(m): 6:48pm On Jul 18
4tomandchi:
What a horrific way to die. May God grant their souls eternal rest.

Amen
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by oloriooko(m): 6:50pm On Jul 18
mrkings84:


If the pictures are taken down, how would you have known how tragic the accident was.

No big deal about death, just be prepared cos you could go anyday!!

Bro it is called etiquette
Minors can stumble on this and may affect their emotions and mind set
Again give respect to the grieving families don't downplay such
Imagine your brother mother or father lying in that pool of blood and the pic is floating all over the net, it's not right bro it's not good for the eyes
And why do you want to know how tragic the accident was or are you thrilled when you see such?
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Ndhappyman: 6:55pm On Jul 18
My concern is not that they left us without but do anyone among them have the requirement for R.I.P.P
WELL Their families should take ❤️ .
R.I.P TO THE DEAD.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Iamadio: 7:04pm On Jul 18
Racoon:
shocked Rest in peace to the departed. However, many of these unfortunate situations are avoidable but the stubborn human nature is us will never allow us do the needful.

Why overcrowding? Why not allow the carrying capacity of the vehicle thereby not affecting its center of gravity hence stability when suddenly faced with change in motion dynamics.
.. grammar doesn't change destiny...it does raise the dead.
And all those formulated theories does defy the odds
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by iukpe: 7:15pm On Jul 18
However no emergency services in Nigeria.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Omootayo123(m): 7:28pm On Jul 18
Jesus! This is so heart wrenching. Sad.[quote author=Odewaleadesoye post=131022870][/quote]
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by MeaslesMumpsRub: 7:46pm On Jul 18
It is not goodbye, it is see you again.
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by gasparpisciotta: 7:46pm On Jul 18
This is one of the reasons why our institutions should be strengthened and reorganized.

I mean law enforcement agencies and departments

Many of these are preventable
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Airoflaw(m): 8:00pm On Jul 18
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

PRESS STATEMENT

The management of the University of Ilorin is saddened to announce the occurrence of a motor accident on campus this afternoon.

The lone accident involved a commercial bus conveying ten passengers going out of the campus.

As soon as it occurred, the University Management immediately commenced rescue operations, and all the victims were moved to the University Health Centre. They were attended to by a team of medical personnel at the University Health Centre.

One of them needed advanced treatment and was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after he was stabilised.

Four had minor injuries, they were treated and discharged.
Five victims, consisting of two males, two females and the driver, are currently being treated at the University Health Centre.

Unfortunately, one of the victims was brought in dead, the body has been transferred to the morgue, and the University management is making efforts to contact the next of kin.
The Management regrets this unfortunate incident, condoles with the family of the deceased and prayed God to comfort the family while we pray for a quick recovery of the injured victims.


Signed
Kunle Akogun, Director, Corporate Affairs
for Management
18th July, 2024
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by cococandy(f): 8:09pm On Jul 18
So sad
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Oluwazeezu(m): 8:35pm On Jul 18
Father Lord
They need to look into this nd do d needful
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by Sammology: 8:38pm On Jul 18
It was 1 loss that was comfirmed
Re: Tragic Accident At UNILORIN Main Gate Claims Multiple Lives (Graphics Photos) by imam07: 8:39pm On Jul 18
Anguldi:
Speed embarassed

Drive slower, live longer embarassed
pumps dey dat area. I wonder wat caused this

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