A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) as a 200-level student from the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) reportedly took his own life due to severe financial difficulties.
The young man, whose identity is yet to be officially confirmed, was a Mass Communication student with an impressive cumulative grade point average of 4.5. Despite his academic excellence, he was said to have been struggling with financial challenges that ultimately led to his tragic decision.
The incident occurred at his private residence in the Oke-Odo area of Tanke, Ilorin. According to sources within the university, the student had been facing financial hardships, particularly since resuming school last year. Following the loss of his father a few years ago, his mother, a retired school teacher, had been solely responsible for his education and upkeep.
Recognizing his struggles, friends and colleagues had previously rallied around him, raising funds to cover his tuition fees and provide food. However, the burden appeared to be overwhelming. Last weekend, while his roommate was away for lectures, he reportedly ingested a poisonous substance, leaving behind a note expressing his despair over his financial situation.
Upon returning from class, his roommate discovered what had happened and immediately raised the alarm. The university community has since been thrown into mourning over the devastating loss of such a promising young scholar.
A senior administrative officer from the university, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday. Describing the news as deeply shocking, he noted that the entire institution is grieving the loss of one of its brightest students.
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