The Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic community in Ikot Osurua is in mourning following a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two female students and a motorcyclist.
The victims, Abasifreke Okon and Irene Edwin, both National Diploma (ND 2) students of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), were reportedly on their way to gather materials for practical examinations when the tragic incident occurred.
The State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Mathew Olonisaye, confirmed the accident, stating that it happened around 3:30 pm on Monday at a junction near Ikot Inyang village along the Ikot Ekpene-Aba road. The motorcyclist, who was conveying the students, also lost his life in the accident.
Olonisaye attributed the cause of the accident to wrongful overtaking and expressed condolences to the school authorities, parents, and families of the deceased.
The school has reportedly suspended ongoing examinations to allow the campus community to mourn the loss of the students.
The incident serves as a reminder for road users to adhere to road safety rules and regulations.
