Several students from the university, who spoke to Channels Television under the condition of anonymity, disclosed that four students passed away under mysterious circumstances last week, while another succumbed on Sunday after suddenly falling ill overnight. The university has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
One source revealed that representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) visited the university last week to raise awareness about the risks associated with meningitis.
However, the WHO officials did not verify whether meningitis was responsible for the deaths of the two students who had passed away prior to their visit.
The university’s registrar, Maimaru Alhaji Tilli, confirmed that the institution’s records show the deaths of four students.
“Yes, four students have died according to our records, but we do not yet know the cause. The Ministry of Health has cautioned us and advised that there is a need to decongest students’ accommodation,” he stated.
Tilli further mentioned that he had officially written to the Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar Tunga, requesting guidance on necessary steps to prevent additional deaths.
A student leader also verified the fatalities and disclosed that the Students’ Union Government had submitted a request to the university administration, urging them to close the institution temporarily to prevent further loss of lives.
