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.
Favour a final-year student of the English Department allegedly killed herself on Wednesday over alleged inability to pass a particular course even after passing the rest.
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)
