In a heartbreaking turn of events, a final-year university student tragically lost his life today shortly after proposing to his longtime girlfriend on campus.
Eyewitnesses report that the young man, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, had just proposed to his girlfriend in a romantic gesture witnessed by friends and fellow students.
The couple had been together since their first year at the university, making the moment especially poignant.
Moments after the joyful proposal, as the newly engaged couple were leaving the campus premises, the young man was struck by a speeding vehicle. Emergency services were immediately called, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody by the Kwara State Police Command for questioning. Preliminary reports suggest that the vehicle was exceeding the speed limit, but investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
The university community has been plunged into mourning. “It’s a devastating loss,” said a close friend of the deceased. “He was not just a brilliant student but also a kind-hearted individual who had a bright future ahead.”
Counseling services have been made available to students affected by the tragedy. The university administration has also issued a statement expressing their condolences to the bereaved family and urging all students to exercise caution when navigating busy roads around the campus.
