A 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, identified as Kelvin Danlami, has reportedly died by suicide following the loss of money meant for house rent to gambling.
Danlami, a Computer Science undergraduate, was said to have taken his own life on Monday after allegedly mismanaging funds entrusted to him, a development that has thrown the university community into mourning.
Confirming the incident, fellow student Musa Abdullahi, in a condolence message, warned youths against the lure of quick money and the dangers associated with gambling.
“Yesterday, we lost a student from my alma mater who committed suicide after mismanaging money kept for house rent due to gambling,” Abdullahi said.
“This is how gambling cut short the life of a promising 300-level Computer Science student. Young people should avoid anything that promises quick money through the wrong means.”
The Students’ Union Government of the university also expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
In a condolence message signed by its General Secretary, Aliyu Abubakar, the SUG described Danlami’s death as a painful and irreparable loss to the institution.
“The Students’ Union Government received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Kelvin Danlami, a 300-level student of the Department of Computer Science,” the statement read.
“On behalf of the entire student community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, department, and the entire university.”
The union noted that the deceased’s passing had left a deep void within the university community and prayed for strength and comfort for his family and colleagues.
Reacting to the incident, the Niger State Police Command said it had commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, said information received indicated that the student was found in his room in the early hours of Monday.
“One of his neighbours raised an alarm after discovering the situation, and he was rushed to the General Hospital in Lapai, where he was confirmed dead,” Abiodun said.
“Police operatives visited the scene, carried out a preliminary investigation, and contacted the family of the deceased. Further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the reason behind the incident.”
