A 300-level student of the department of computer science at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) in Niger state, has reportedly committed su!cide.
The Niger state police command confirmed the death of the
student.
The student, identified as Kelvin Danlami, was said to have
ended his life after losing N600,000 to betting.
There are unconfirmed reports that the N600,000 was
entrusted to Danlami for house rent, but he spent it on gambling.
In a statement by Wasiu Abiodun, the police spokesperson,
the student was found dangling from a cloth tied to his ceiling fan.
The PRO noted that the deceased student was rushed to the
hospital where he was later confirmed dead.
The statement added that investigation has commenced into
the matter to determine the cause of the death.
“On 19/1/26 at about 10.30 am, information received
indicated that in the early hours of the day, one Kelvin Danlami, a student of
IBBL, was found to have hanged himself in his room with a cloth tied to the
ceiling fan,” the statement reads.
“One of the student neighbours who discovered the situation
raised an alarm, and the victim was rushed to Gen hospital Lapai, where he was
confirmed dead.
“The police operatives attached to Lapai Div visited the
scene, conducted a preliminary investigation and the family of the deceased was
contacted.
“However, further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the
reason for such action.”
Also reacting in a statement, Baba Akote, the deputy
registrar of information, said the institution is not aware of the financial
transaction between the deceased and the purported landlord.
The school management describedthe matter as a private
arrangement outside the academic environment.
“The University wishes to state clearly that it is not aware
of, and was not a party to any financial or rental transaction between the
deceased student and the landlord in question,” the statement reads.
“The matter, as reported, relates to a private arrangement
entirely outside the academic and administrative operations of the Institution.
“While awaiting the outcome of a thorough investigation by
the relevant security agencies, the University Management cautions against
speculation and the spread of unverified information that may further
traumatise the family, friends, and the University community.”
The school also warned students to be careful of activities
that may expose them to financial, legal, or psychological distress.
The institution said it will fully cooperate with the
appropriate authorities for proper investigation.
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