A 300-level Computer Science student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, identified as Kelvin Danlami, has died following reported financial difficulties linked to gambling.
According to sources, the student allegedly used ₦600,000 meant for house rent to place bets, which resulted in heavy losses.
A fellow student confirmed the incident, describing it as a tragic development that has left the campus community in shock.
The Niger State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the death and said the student was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. He added that police officers visited the scene, contacted the family, and have commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The General Secretary of the university’s Students’ Union Government (SUG), Aliyu Abubakar, also confirmed the incident, expressing deep sadness over the loss and describing it as a painful tragedy for the institution.