The tragic accident occurred while the students were traveling from Damaturu Metropolis to the university.
Amina Yakubu, a 100-level student of the Yobe State University has passed away.
She d!ed in a motor accident while four others sustained various degrees of injuries on Saturday.
Information gathered revealed that the tragic accident occurred while the students were traveling from Damaturu Metropolis to the university.
An eyewitness told Daily Trust that the accident which occurred around 5.30pm on Saturday along Gujba Road near the university’s gate, involved a tricycle popularly called ‘Keke NAPEP’ and a vehicle.
The source said among the four persons that sustained various degrees of injuries was one of the university’s matrons.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Bukar Jamri, in a statement on behalf of the university community, extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.
“Amina, a promising young lady from Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State was buried according to Islamic rites,” the statement said.
It was gathered that the institution’s management was working closely with relevant authorities to ensure that the injured students received necessary medical attention.