Yobe varsity student dies, 4 others injured in car crash
A tragic accident involving students of the Yobe State University, who were traveling from Damaturu Metropolitan to the university, has claimed the life of Amina Yakubu, a 100-Level student, while four others sustained various degrees of injuries. An eyewitness told Daily Trust that the accident which occurred around 5.30pm on Gujba Road near the university’s […]
Yobe State University (YSU)
A tragic accident involving students of the Yobe State University, who were traveling from Damaturu Metropolitan to the university, has claimed the life of Amina Yakubu, a 100-Level student, while four others sustained various degrees of injuries.
An eyewitness told Daily Trust that the accident which occurred around 5.30pm on Gujba Road near the university’s gate, involved a tricycle popularly called ‘Keke NAPEP’ and a vehicle.
The source said among the four persons that sustained various degrees of injuries was one of the university’s matrons.
Confirming the incident, the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Bukar Jamri, in a statement on behalf of the university community, extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.
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“Amina, a promising young lady from Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State was buried according to Islamic rites,” the statement said.
Daily Trust gathered that the institution’s management was working closely with relevant authorities to ensure that the injured students received necessary medical attention.