The management of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) has confirmed the death of a 300 level student identified as Williams.
The university's vice-chancellor, Professor David Oke, told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday evening that the cause of death was still unknown but he suspected it could be linked to suicide, possibly triggered by depression or pressure of upcoming exams.
Mr Oke described the incident as shocking and said the university management was deeply concerned. He added that a post-mortem examination would be conducted on the body after a scheduled meeting with the family of the deceased on Monday.
“We cannot say for sure what the cause of death was at this time, but we do suspect that it may have been suicide, although there is still no definitive conclusion.
“Exams were supposed to start tomorrow (Monday), and some of his colleagues mentioned that he had posted a cryptic message, like ‘goodbye’, which they did not interpret as a red flag at the time,” he said.
Students are in mourning
A screenshot of a message on a WhatsApp group of the Association of Medical Students of the University of Lagos (AMSUL), also confirmed the death of the student.
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.
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“As we go through this difficult time, we encourage everyone to keep the deceased and their families in their thoughts and prayers. Please reach out to your classmates and friends, especially those in the Genezens class, and offer your support.
“Let us stand together, showing compassion and care for each other during this difficult time.”