A 200-level male pupil of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has reportedly dedicated suicide over the financial hardship going through his household.
It was gathered that the deceased, whose id was but to be confirmed, was from the College of Communication and Data Sciences (CIS).
It was additionally gathered that the scholar had a cumulative combination of 4.5 tutorial standing on the Division of Mass Communication earlier than his unlucky dying.
The incident occurred at his non-public residence situated on the Oke-Odo axis of Tanke group, Ilorin, Kwara State.
Sources within the College group stated the deceased dedicated suicide on account of monetary challenges going through him, which prevented him from assembly his wants.
It was additionally gathered that the deceased misplaced his father a number of years in the past, whereas his mom, a retired faculty instructor, had taken over monetary duty for his lecturers, since.
The deceased’s monetary disaster reportedly began when he resumed faculty final yr, the event is alleged to have made his colleagues elevate some funds to pay his tuition charges and purchase foodstuffs for him.
Nonetheless, it was gathered that the deceased determined to take a toxic substance final weekend, after his roommate had left for lectures, leaving a observe for his roommate, stating his lack of ability to manage financially as a purpose for his committing suicide.
It was learnt that his roommate raised the alarm on the incident when he returned from lectures.
A senior administrative officer within the faculty administration, who sought anonymity on the event, confirmed the incident to journalists in Ilorin on Tuesday.
He described the incident as stunning, saying that the event had thrown the College and the scholars right into a mourning temper.
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