Breaking: Fatal accident claims lives of JAMB candidates on Oyo-Ogbomoso road

April 26, 2025

By Adedoja Adesoji

A devastating accident has occurred on the Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Oyo State, resulting in the deaths of several students who were traveling to take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

The incident took place on Saturday morning and involved a commercial vehicle transporting the students to a JAMB center in Ogbomoso.

According to an early report from SaharaReporters, the crash was caused by brake failure, which led to the tragic loss of life.

A video clip showed the aftermath of the accident, with the caption reading, “Fatal accident claimed the life of the students that were going to write JAMB in OGBOMOSO on OYO road, Oyo State.”

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing sadness and outrage over the loss of young lives.

As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, many are left to wonder how such a tragedy could occur, especially given the importance of the JAMB examination for the students involved.