A 300-level medical student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) simply identified as Williams, is suspected to have committed suicide barely a day to the commencement of his school examinations.
While confirming the incident to newsmen, the provost of the college, Prof. David Oke, said the deceased may have decided to take his own life due to the pressure of the impending examination.
Oke said the school authorities believe he took his life because of the cryptic message he posted on his Whatsapp status before he was found dead.
The provost stressed that the management of the college would conduct a post-mortem examination of his remains after a meeting with his parents.
“As of now, we cannot authoritatively say this is the cause of death, but there is a suspicion that it could be suicide, but no definite conclusion yet. They are supposed to start exams tomorrow (Monday), and some of his colleagues mentioned that he had posted a cryptic message, such as ‘goodbye,’ which they didn’t interpret as a red flag at the time,” he said.
The Association of Medical Students, University of Lagos (AMSUL), has also confirmed the death of the student in a WhatsApp message. The message reads:
“Dear AMSULites, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of a beloved AMSULite in the Genezens class.
“As we navigate this difficult time, we encourage everyone to keep the departed and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Please reach out to your classmates and friends, especially those in the Genezens class, and offer your support. Let’s stand together, showing compassion and care for one another during this challenging period.”
