Two students have died while another sustained critical injuries after they were reportedly struck by a high-speed bullion van in Saki, Oyo State.
The fatal incident occurred on Thursday along the MAK Polytechnic axis, opposite Sharon Rose Schools and College in Saki.
According to eyewitnesses, the three students were riding on a motorcycle when the bullion van, which was travelling at high speed, struck them.
The impact reportedly left one of the students dead at the scene, while the other two victims sustained varying degrees of injuries.
One of the injured students later died on Friday while receiving treatment, leaving the third victim in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to excessive speed and alleged reckless driving by the bullion van driver.
The victims were said to have recently completed the Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination, commonly known as Junior WAEC. Although they were from different families, the three students reportedly attended the same school.
The death of the students has reportedly caused grief among their families, schoolmates and members of the Saki community.
NANS Reacts
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL DUTIES
NANS JCC OYO STATE AXIS
TRAGIC SAKI ROAD CRASH: CONDOLENCES, CALL FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATION AND JUSTICE
Saki, Oyo State | 7th August, 2026
The Office of the Executive Director of Special Duties, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), JCC Oyo State Axis, expresses deep sadness and concern over the tragic road crash reported along the road opposite Saron Rose College, Saki, Oyo State, which has reportedly claimed the lives of two students.
According to reports received, the incident occurred on Thursday, 6th August 2026, involving a bullion van and a motorcycle conveying three persons, including two students. One of the students was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victims were taken to Baptist Medical Centre (BMC), Saki, for medical attention. Sadly, the second student was subsequently reported to have passed away from injuries sustained in the incident.
This is a painful loss to the families, their schools, friends, colleagues, and the entire Saki community. On behalf of NANS JCC Oyo State Axis, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students and everyone affected by this unfortunate incident.
While we mourn this painful loss, we strongly call on the relevant security and investigative authorities to conduct a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. All available evidence should be carefully examined, and anyone found responsible through due process should be held accountable in accordance with the law.
We also commend the people of Saki for remaining peaceful despite the grief and anger surrounding the incident. We urge everyone to continue to maintain peace and allow the appropriate authorities to carry out their responsibilities without interference or violence.
As student leaders, we will continue to stand with the affected families and the student community. I will also be visiting the families of the deceased to personally convey our condolences and solidarity during this difficult period.
We believe that an injury to one is an injury to all, and the lives of our students must never be treated with indifference. We therefore appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is pursued without fear or favour.
May Almighty God grant the departed eternal rest and give their families, friends, classmates and the entire Saki community the strength to bear this painful loss.
JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS.
ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH DUE PROCESS. AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL.
COMR. AFOLABI AZEEZ OLATUNJI (POSSIBILITY)
Executive Director of Special Duties
NANS JCC Oyo State Axis
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