3 Nigerian Students Die in a Car Crash in Malaysia

Three Nigerian students of a private college in Malaysia were killed early morning today while two others suffered serious injuries when their car lost control and crashed into a tree.

The students were in a Perodua Myvi when it crashed at 2.30am – those that died include the driver, identified as Aliu Tajuden (30), Tope Samuel (30) and Busuyi Zacheus (29), while the other two were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (HTJS).

Police spokesperson said they were heading to their hostels at the time the accident occured. “Preliminary investigation suggested that the car was going fast at the one-way lane and lost control, before crashing into a tree,” he said. He said the Nigerian embassy was informed of the fatalities, to come claim the bodies.