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The management of the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos (CMUL) has confirmed the death of a 300-level student named Williams.
The provost of the college, Professor David Oke, informed PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday evening that while the exact cause of death remains unknown, there is a suspicion that it might be related to suicide, possibly triggered by depression or the pressure of upcoming exams.
Professor Oke described the incident as shocking and expressed deep concern from the college’s management. He mentioned that a post-mortem examination would be conducted after a scheduled meeting with the deceased's family on Monday.
“At this moment, we cannot definitively state the cause of death, but there is a suspicion of suicide, though no conclusive evidence yet.
“They were supposed to start exams tomorrow (Monday), and some of his colleagues mentioned that he had posted a cryptic message, such as ‘goodbye,’ which they didn’t interpret as a warning sign at the time,” he said.
A screenshot of a message from a WhatsApp group for the Association of Medical Students University of Lagos (AMSUL) also confirmed the student's death.
The message reads: “Dear AMSULites, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of a beloved AMSULite in the Genezens class.
“As we navigate this difficult time, we encourage everyone to keep the departed and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Please reach out to your classmates and friends, especially those in the Genezens class, and offer your support.
“Let’s stand together, showing compassion and care for one another during this challenging period.”
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