Borno State University Loses Two Students In Tragic Bus Accident
Borno State University (BOSU) was plunged into mourning following a tragic accident along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Wednesday evening, claiming the lives of two students. The accident occurred in Jimtilo when a Dangote truck, reportedly speeding, lost control and crashed into a BOSU bus carrying students returning home after semester exams.
The deceased include a final-year male student who had graduated earlier that day and a 200-level female student. Several other students on the bus sustained injuries, with some reported to be in critical condition.
BOSU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babagana Gutti, alongside other university officials, facilitated the immediate evacuation of the victims to Umaru Shehu Hospital and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The hospitals witnessed intense activity as medical personnel worked tirelessly to stabilize the injured.
In an extraordinary show of solidarity, students from BOSU arrived in a bus to donate blood, contributing to the life-saving efforts. The Vice-Chancellor, senior university staff, and even members of the Borno State Government, including the Head of Service, Barrister Malam Fannami, were present through the night to support the victims.
The two deceased students will be laid to rest on Thursday, leaving a heartbroken university community. This tragic event highlights the urgent need for stricter road safety measures and vehicle maintenance to prevent further loss of lives.
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