Rivers State University bans student night driving after fatal accident

Rivers State University in Port Harcourt has implemented a ban on undergraduate students driving personal vehicles on campus during evening and early morning hours. The decision, announced by Acting Registrar Idanyingi Daminabo, follows the fatal accident of 21-year-old student Eno Udoson, who was hit by a speeding undergraduate-driven car on Tuesday.

Two students, Darlington Onuaku and Obinna Ikechi, have been arrested and handed over to the police for investigation and potential prosecution. Daminabo expressed condolences to Udoson's family and friends, emphasizing that the university had previously introduced measures like speed limits and bumps to regulate campus traffic.

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Under the new directives, undergraduate students are prohibited from driving personal vehicles into campus between 4 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The new directive prohibits undergraduates from driving personal vehicles on campus between 4 p.m. and 7 a.m. Students will be required to park at the designated lot near the main gate and use authorized shuttle services. Postgraduate and continuing education students will need valid university IDs to drive on campus.

Further safety enhancements include a 6 p.m. daily cutoff for visiting student hostels and a reiterated speed limit of 30 km/h on main roads and 20 km/h in residential areas. The university aims to prevent similar tragedies and ensure the safety of its community. The Rivers State Police command confirmed the arrests, with investigations ongoing.

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Any student found engaging in reckless driving will face suspension, disciplinary proceedings and impoundment of the vehicle involved.