Ebonyi varsity’s English department student allegedly dies by suicide
The police command in Ebonyi on Thursday confirmed an alleged suicide by a final year student of the Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki.
The student, identified as Favour Ugwuka, allegedly died by suicide in her hostel room at the Ishieke campus of the university on Wednesday.
The deceased, who was in the English Department before her death, passed all her courses but repeatedly failed a particular course.
A police spokesman, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the death.
Mr Ukandu said, “Police are aware of the incident, and an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the real cause of the alleged suicide. I don’t know the time of the incident but we received the report around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.
“I do not have any fresh update now to give concerning the incident but I will keep you informed about new developments.”
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Abia govt warns new health workers against extortion, absenteeism
The Abia government has warned newly recruited healthcare workers against extortion, absenteeism, and other forms of misconduct.
States
Alleged bandits’ drug supplier arrested in Katsina
The police command in Katsina has arrested a suspected drug peddler, allegedly supplying illicit drugs to armed bandits in the Funtua council area.
Economy
Nigeria’s technical aid programme boosting soft power, says NTAC boss
NTAC commended 15 Technical Aid Corps volunteers who returned from Uganda, attributing the programme’s continued success to President Bola Tinubu’s support.
Faith
FCC builds couples’ confidence in maternal health in Kaduna
The Faith and Cultural Champions project has equipped couples in six council areas of Kaduna with communication skills to promote open dialogue and joint decision-making.
States
Court jails three drug offenders in Enugu
Three first-time drug offenders were sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment each after they pleaded guilty to separate charges of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.
Africa
20 children killed in school bus crash in Uganda
A school bus carrying pupils veered off the road in eastern Uganda on Thursday, killing 20 schoolchildren and a teacher in Kapchorwa district.
