Categories: Education

6 LAUTECH final-year students die in road crash

Six final-year nursing students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have died in a road crash.

It was gathered that the students died in an accident along the Suleja-Abuja expressway.

The nursing students were said to be heading to school for their semester examinations when the incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Confirming the incident via a statement issued on Monday, the Elegant Nurses Forum of LAUTECH said: “They were expected to resume face-to-face facilitation today, Monday, February 23, 2026. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims.

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“We mourn this devastating loss and pray for the souls of the departed to rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire LAUTECH community and all those affected by this tragedy.

“May the bereaved families find strength and comfort in this difficult time. May the memories of the departed inspire us to cherish life and pursue our goals with greater purpose.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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