Modestus Hyacinth Egbulefu a final student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, has committed suicide after allegedly taking hard drugs.
The 500-level student, who is a student of the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering was said to have jumped from a 3-story building after taking some substances suspected to be ”Mkpulu mmiri”, Vanguard reports.
The incident occurred at about 9:40am at the lodge as other students were shocked at the incident and tried in vain to revive him.
An eyewitnesses disclosed that he died on the spot before he could receive medical attention, adding that his corpse has been deposited at an undisclosed mortuary in the area.
According to Vanguard, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abia State Command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, is yet to respond to a call and text message sent to his mobile number.
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