A 300-level medical student at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, simply known as Williams, died shortly before the school’s examination, which was set to begin today.
The cause of death for the student at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine (CMUL) remains unknown.
Professor David Oke, the college’s provost, stated to the media that the student may have committed suicide owing to stress from an upcoming exam.
He based his suspicion on the fact that several of the student’s colleagues stated that he posted a cryptic message, such as ‘goodbye,’ before his death.
The Provost described the death of the student as shocking said the management of the College will conduct an autopsy on his remains after a meeting with his parents on Monday.
“As of now, we cannot authoritatively say, this is the cause of the death but 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 passage of the students in a chat in their WhatsApp group.
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.”