A 400-level female student of the Kwara State University, identified as Rashidat Shittu, has reportedly taken her life.

She was said to have committed suicide on Saturday, 10th February 2024 by consuming a chemical suspected to be Sniper in her hostel room.

Sources in the University said the student took her own life due to poor academic performance.

Rashidat was confirmed dead on arrival at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, where she was rushed, for medical attention.

It was learned that the deceased, who was a final-yeart in the institution, complained about her poor academic performance which led to her tragic action.

She was buried at the Muslim Cemetery, in the Osere area of the Ilorin metropolis, by her family members and staff of the University.

The spokesperson of the institution, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, who promised to reach out for a reaction to the incident, could not do so till the time of filing this report.

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