Final-Year Health Student Dies in Tragic Accident Hours After Exams in Kogi

A student of the Kogi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Idah, identified as Ismail AbdulKarim, has reportedly died in a tragic road accident in Lokoja, Kogi State, shortly after completing his final examinations.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday around the Felele axis of Lokoja, near the Kogi State Polytechnic area, throwing students, residents and family members into mourning.

According to eyewitness accounts, AbdulKarim was attempting to navigate the busy road when he reportedly tried to avoid some wheelbarrow operators along the route. In the process, he lost his balance and accidentally fell onto the path of a speeding trailer.

The trailer was said to have run over him, leaving him with severe injuries that claimed his life on the spot.

Sources revealed that the deceased had just arrived in Lokoja from Idah after completing his final examination papers at the Community Health Department of the institution. He was reportedly on his way to visit some family members before tragedy struck.

The heartbreaking development has sparked emotional reactions across the student community, with many describing the incident as painful and difficult to comprehend, especially as it happened barely hours after he concluded his academic journey.

A colleague of the deceased lamented that AbdulKarim had looked forward to graduating and beginning a new phase of life, but his dreams were tragically cut short.

The National Association of Kogi State Students also expressed sadness over the incident. Speaking on the development, the President of the association in the college, Hassan Mustapha, described the late student as hardworking, humble and dedicated to his studies.

“He was full of promise and committed to his academics. This loss is devastating to all of us,” he said.

Confirming the incident, Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lawal Fagge, disclosed that the accident involved a truck with registration number KMC 23 YQ.

He explained that the victim sustained multiple injuries, including severe head wounds, adding that his remains had been deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja.