Heartbreaking: 400-Level Student Loses Life in Hiking Tragedy

400-Level Student Dies During Hiking Expedition in Minna

A tragic incident occurred in Minna, where Oluwaseyi David Adebayo, a 400-level student from the Department of Animal Production, lost his life during a hiking expedition.

Oluwaseyi embarked on the hike with some of his colleagues on August 10 when he tragically slipped from a hill and fell into a fish pond, leading to his untimely death.

Reports indicate that locals in the area where the accident happened refused to release Oluwaseyi’s body until rituals were performed to prevent similar occurrences affecting others.

Initially, the university authorities resisted these demands, but concerned individuals eventually intervened, paying the required amount and providing a white ram for the ritual.

The university’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Lydia Legbo, stated that the university was unaware of these developments four days after the incident.

However, the Student Union Government (SUG) of the institution confirmed the tragic event in a statement titled “Condolence Message.”

The statement read: “We regret to announce the passing of Oluwaseyi David, a 400-Level student from the Department of Animal Production (SAAT), who died earlier today during a hiking event with his classmates near Talba Dam in GK Off-campus.”

The SUG further extended its thoughts and prayers to the bereaved family, praying for them to find the strength to endure this irreplaceable loss.

The statement also mentioned that the university management has issued a warning to students, advising them to avoid outdoor activities near waterways and to refrain from swimming in water bodies of unknown depth.