Crimes

Final year female varsity student commits suicide

A final year student of Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki, Favour Ugwuka, has allegedly committed suicide in the state.

It was gathered that the student allegedly committed suicide in her hostel room at the Ishieke campus of the university on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

It was further learnt that the deceased, who was in the English Department before her death, passed all her courses but repeatedly failed a particular course.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, said the command received the report of the incident.

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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 at about 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.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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