A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2025, at the main gate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, when an articulated truck belonging to the Dangote Group reportedly suffered a brake failure while descending from the Ikare axis.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the AAUA Students’ Union, Comrade Ajidagba Mosadoluwa Akinbobola, popularly known as *Mosa Gold*, the truck rammed into the permanent barricade erected at the university’s main entrance, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries.
“As it stands, close to 10 persons have lost their lives due to this tragic incident,” the statement read. The Students’ Union expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the crash as a “devastating loss to the entire university community.”
The Union recalled that it had repeatedly warned against the continued passage of heavy-duty trucks through the Akungba axis, stressing that the route posed grave danger to students and residents. “We have made several efforts to ensure that trucks stop plying Akungba roads, as it can cause danger to the lives and properties of our students,” the statement added.
Comrade Akinbobola reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to the safety of students, assuring that the leadership would continue to engage relevant authorities and security agencies to prevent a recurrence. He also appealed to students to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation is being managed.
“We implore all students to remain fearless as we are up to the task of maintaining peace and order within the student community. However, everyone is advised to stay away from the highway for the time being,” the Union’s spokesperson cautioned.
The management of the university and law enforcement agencies were said to have swiftly responded to the scene of the accident to restore normalcy and evacuate victims. As at press time, the exact number of casualties was yet to be officially confirmed, but eyewitnesses described the scene as “heartbreaking.”
The Akungba community has witnessed several similar truck-related tragedies in the past, leading to repeated calls from residents and student leaders for a permanent ban on articulated vehicles passing through the town. Wednesday’s incident has once again reignited those calls and underscored the urgent need for lasting safety measures along the ever-busy Akungba-Ikare highway.
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