24th May, 2024
By Uchenna Ugwu
A female student of Ebonyi State University identified as Miss Favour Ugwuka has allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room at the Ishieke campus of the institution over alleged inability to pass a particular course.
The final-year student of the English Department allegedly killed herself on Wednesday
There were speculations that Ugwuaka may have killed herself because of her inability to pass a particular course, though she passed all the other ones.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesman for Ebonyi Police Command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, said the command received the report of the incident.
Ukandu said: “Police are aware of the incident and 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 5:30pm 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)