Yobe state university student loses life in tricycle accident, others injured
Story by Maryam Saleh Isah
A tragic accident occurred yesterday around 5:30pm involving a tricycle conveying Yobe State University students and a staff member from Damaturu Metropolitan to Yobe State University, resulting in the death of a female student and injuries to several others.
According to eyewitness accounts, the accident happened along the University segment of the Damaturu–Gujba road adjacent YBC when the tricycle reportedly collided with another vehicle. The victims were rushed to Teaching Hospital Damaturu, where Amina Yakubu Adamu- a 100 level students from Department of Education Biology was confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
University management and the campus community have expressed deep shock and grief over the incident.
Dr. Hassan Abdulsalam, a Senior Staff Member of YSU, emphasized the recurring nature of such accidents and called for urgent preventive measures.
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”It is worth noting that this tragic incident is not the first of its kind along the University segment of the Damaturu–Biu road. Barely three months ago, a similar accident occurred in the same area, and sadly, such accidents are recorded on this road segment almost every year.
In light of this, we strongly call on the relevant authorities to urgently construct speed breakers (bumps) along the University segment of the Damaturu–Biu road, from the first gate to the last gate. This will help control over-speeding, reduce the frequency of such unfortunate accidents, and safeguard the lives of our students and other road users,” he said.
As at the time of this report, the injured victims are receiving medical attention, while while arrangements are being made for the burial of the deceased according to Islamic rites.
We pray that Allah (SWT) forgives her shortcomings, grants her Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and comforts her family. We also pray for the quick recovery of the injured persons.
May Allah (SWT) protect our students from calamities and grant them success in their studies.
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