Tragic Loss of Promising Student Highlights the Dangers of Gambling
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, announced the death of Kelvin Danlami, a talented 300-level Computer Science student, who tragically took his own life after mismanaging funds intended for rent, totaling six hundred thousand naira (₦6000,000.00 ), through gambling..
In a statement issued by Comrade Aliyu Abubakar, General Secretary of SUG Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, it was reported that the incident happened yesterday, Monday morning, when Kelvin Danlami hanged himself in his room.
He further mentioned that the Student Union Government and the Dean of Student Affairs reported the matter to the police on the same day, and Kelvin’s parents were summoned to the station.
According to the statement, the police, when they asked Kevin’s parents about their preferred action, decided to have Kelvin’s body released for burial.
The statement also conveyed that the entire student body mourns Kelvin’s passing. His loss is deeply felt, impacting not only his family and friends but the entire university community.
The university community continues to grieve Kelvin’s departure as he answers his Creator’s call.
This tragic event underscores the destructive impact of illegal gambling.
