AKWA IBOM – Two students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, have been crushed to death by a truck.
The incident happened on Monday, January 9, few metres away from the school’s premises, near Ikot Inyang village junction, along Aba Road in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
Cause of accident
The truck driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the female students, killing them on the spot.
Details of the deceased
The deceased, Abasifreke Okon, and Irene Edwin from Ikot Abasi and Ibesikpo Asutan LGA respectively, were preparing for their practical examinations scheduled for Wednesday. Jan. 10.
Both of them were ND 2 Science Laboratory Technology students and were described as best friends.
They were supposed to have completed their academic programme after their exams on Wednesday.
Following the incident, the management of the polytechnic postponed the examinations.
Confirming the incident, Akwa Ibom State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Matthew Olonisaye, attributed the accident to reckless driving. He urged drivers to make the maintenance of their vehicles a top priority.
