The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has announced sweeping restrictions on vehicular movement within the institution following the death of a female student, Miss Eno Udoson, in a fatal road accident on campus.
In a statement issued by the Acting Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo, the university expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and extended condolences to the deceased’s family and loved ones.
The university disclosed that the tragedy resulted from the reckless driving of two students, identified as Darlington Kosi Onuaku of the Department of Development and Communication Studies and Obinna Daniel Ikechi of the Department of Computer Science.
According to the statement, both students have been arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation and possible prosecution.
RSU management noted that it had previously introduced measures aimed at regulating vehicular movement on campus, including speed limits, installation of speed breakers and enforcement of sanctions against reckless driving.
However, in response to the latest incident, the university convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, June 24, and adopted additional measures to strengthen safety and security on campus.
Under the new directives, undergraduate students are prohibited from driving personal vehicles into the campus between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Students who bring private vehicles to the university are now required to park them at the designated car park near the institution’s main entrance and rely on authorised university shuttle services for movement within the campus.
The management also directed that postgraduate and Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) students would only be allowed to drive personal vehicles on campus upon presentation of valid university identity cards.
In addition, any student found engaging in reckless driving will face suspension, disciplinary proceedings and impoundment of the vehicle involved.
The university further announced that visiting hours to student hostels will now end at 6:00 p.m. daily as part of efforts to enhance security.
Management reiterated that the approved speed limit within the campus remains 30 kilometres per hour on major roads and 20 kilometres per hour in residential areas.
The institution said the new measures were necessary to prevent a recurrence of such tragic incidents and to safeguard the lives of students, staff and visitors.