The management of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has announced a series of stricter traffic regulations following the death of a student, Miss Eno Udoson, in a road accident on campus.
In a press release issued on June 24, 2026, and signed 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.
According to the statement, the tragedy resulted from the alleged 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.
The university disclosed that both students have been arrested and handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
The institution noted that it had previously introduced measures to regulate vehicular movement on campus, including speed limits, speed breakers and penalties for reckless driving. However, following the fatal incident, the university management convened an emergency meeting and approved additional safety measures.
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 vehicles to school must park them at the designated car park near the university’s main entrance and use the institution’s shuttle services within the campus.
The university also stated that only postgraduate and Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) students with valid university identity cards will be permitted to drive personal vehicles within the campus.
In addition, any student found engaging in reckless driving will face suspension, disciplinary action and impoundment of their vehicle.
The management further announced that visiting hours to the university hotels will now end at 6:00 p.m. daily for security reasons.
To enhance road safety, RSU fixed the maximum speed limit at 30 kilometres per hour on major roads and 20 kilometres per hour within residential areas.
The university said the measures are aimed at preventing future tragedies and ensuring the safety of students, staff and visitors on campus.
