Severe logistics delays, a tragic road accident, and escalating security anxieties disrupted the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across several secondary schools in Ogbomosoland on Thursday, June 4, 2026, leaving students stranded well into the night.

The crisis escalated when Art students, who began their examinations earlier in the day, were forced to write their papers under irregular conditions, only concluding at 7:30 p.m. The unprecedented nightfall extension triggered widespread panic among parents and guardians, many of whom stormed school premises after their children failed to return home from the morning sessions.

While the Art students finished late, Science students faced an even harsher ordeal. Teachers, candidates, and anxious parents remained trapped on school grounds waiting for the Agricultural Science practical examination materials. As darkness fell, West African Examinations Council (WAEC) officials were nowhere to be found, with sources citing a volatile security situation within Ogbomoso and its surrounding communities.

Fearing for the safety of the stranded youngsters and educational staff, frantic parents made urgent appeals to law enforcement and security agencies to deploy personnel to the affected secondary schools. Community stakeholders sharply criticized WAEC`s handling of the situation, questioning why the regional examination body failed to reschedule the papers earlier.

Tragic Accident Confirmed as Root Cause

WAEC authorities later disclosed that the massive delay was caused by a severe road accident involving the examination officers who were transporting the question papers.

In a heartbreaking development, THENEWSCREDIT reports confirmed that some WAEC officials, while carrying out their official duties on Thursday, were involved in a tragic motor accident. According to available information, three WAEC staff members reportedly lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. This fatal accident is the primary reason for the severe delays experienced in the conduct of examinations across the region.

Several entities extend their heartfelt condolences to the management of WAEC, the families of the deceased, and the entire WAEC community during this difficult time. May Almighty God grant the departed eternal rest and give their loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss. 🕊️ May their souls rest in perfect peace. Amen.

The agonizing wait finally ended when school authorities announced that the Agricultural Science practical examination had been postponed indefinitely due to the tragedy. Distraught parents have called on the government and WAEC to review security measures and logistics to prevent a recurrence of events that put student lives at risk.