A 300-level student of Business Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Ebuka Joshua, has reportedly committed suicide after taking a sniper.
This was confirmed by Unizik Plus, a campus press outfit in the school via a Facebook post on Friday.
“300L, UNIZIK Student Of Business Administration Reportedly Dies After Poisoning Himself With Sniper. | #unizik_plus
“Stories have it that the deceased Ebuka Joshua, has been battling with depression from the beginning of this semester following his inability to cope with his studies.
“May his soul rest in peace!,” the post added.
Suicide among university students in Nigeria has lately become a disturbing trend.
For Instance, a popular online media platform also reported that a young graduate identified as Ugwoke Jerry has committed suicide in Nsukka, Enugu State in October.
It was learnt that Jerry was found hanging on a tree by his colleagues inside a forest in the community, a discovery which caused tension among the students.
Before his death, the deceased had sent an emotional message to his mother on why he decided to commit suicide.
“You are the best mother ever, in this world. Am sorry for disappointing you. Please.” he said in the message to his mother. The reason for his action remained unknown.
