A devastating tragedy has struck Kwara State University (KWASU) in Malete, as a final year student, Idris Aremu Agboluaje, lost his life in an auto crash while heading to campus to write his final year examination. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Malete, leaving the university community in shock and grief.
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According to reports, the 400-level student was on his way to sit for his exam when the accident happened, cutting short a promising young life. The university management confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by the registrar, Dr. Kikelomo W. Sallee, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
"The management of Kwara State University, Malete, on behalf of the entire University community, commiserates with the family and loved ones of a final year student who died in an unfortunate road accident on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Malete," the statement read. "Idris Aremu Agboluaje was said to be on his way to campus to write an examination when the accident happened."
The statement further expressed the university's profound sadness at the loss of a promising young man, praying that God consoles his family, friends, loved ones, and the entire KWASU community. "The management of Kwara State University feels very deeply pained by the loss of a promising young man and prays that God consoles his family, friends, loved ones, and the entire KWASU community."
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the university, with students and staff mourning the loss of a bright student.