Source: Africa Publicity
A level-300 student of the department of computer science at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) in the Niger State of Nigeria, has committed suicide after reportedly losing 600,000 Naira meant for his rent to sport betting.
His death has been confirmed by the Niger State Police Command.
Police identified the student as Kelvin Danlami. Reports suggest that the 600,000 Naira was entrusted to Danlami for house rent, but he spent it on playing sport bets.
A statement signed by Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police spokesperson, said Danlami was found dangling from a cloth tied to his ceiling fan.
According to the statement he 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.”
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