100-level student slumps, dies day to matriculation in Kwara

A 100-level student of Kwara College of Education, identified as Aminat Tajudeen, slumped and died while receiving lectures.

It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred around 1:30 pm on Wednesday.

The college’s spokesperson, Mrs Abibat Zubair confirmed the student’s sudden death on Thursday and said she was preparing for a semester examination when she breathed her last.

The student was reported to have collected her matriculation gown on Wednesday in preparation for Thursday’s ceremony when she slumped.

Aminat was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Ilorin but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Zubair said the lady was mourned during the matriculation on Thursday.

She added that the school’s management already paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased.

The student has since been buried according to Islamic rites.