Chiamaka Ozoigbondu, a student of Peaceland College in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, has been confirmed dead in a road accident on campus.

The student was said to have died in an accident which occurred on campus on Monday, September 30, 2024.

The Acting Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Dr Emeka Ejim, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, stated that two other students were injured in the accident.

Ejim disclosed that the injured students were currently receiving medical care.

He noted: “The Institute sympathised with the family of the deceased and extended its heartfelt condolences to those affected by the sad death of the promising young girl.

“Our prayer is that such an incident does not occur again.”

He further stated that following an emergency joint meeting of the Management and Academic Board on Wednesday, the college resolved that all outstanding examinations be suspended forthwith.

Ejim said: “A three-day mourning period, from October 2 to October 3, be observed by staff and students for the repose of the soul of Ozoigbondu and against a recurrence of such a sad incident.

“IMT management will collaborate with security agencies and the bereaved family to ensure that justice is done and seen to be done in this matter.

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“All forms of celebration on campus after examinations are hereby banned.

“Students, who wish to celebrate after their exams, can do so outside the IMT premises.”

Ejim added that students found celebrating within the institute “would face expulsion and no amount of pressure would make IMT rescind it”.

The IMT Rector noted that the speed limit for all vehicles within the campus should not exceed 20 km per hour, adding that any driver found violating the rule shall be arrested and handed over to law enforcement agents.

Ejim stated: “Law enforcement officers should not escort students into IMT for any reason. Their presence makes it impossible for IMT security men to control these students.

“Subsequent examinations in the institute shall be conducted under strict supervision, with all the participating students wearing their departmental uniforms and identity cards.

“All the students shall sign a code of conduct to be of good behaviour.

“The use of ‘pass’ at the gate shall henceforth be enforced.”

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