The management and students of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, have been thrown into mourning following the demise of a 400-level medical student, Adewole Oreoluwa Emmanuel from College of Health Sciences.
A statement by Ife Students’ Union signed by the President and Secretary General, Adelani David and Habeeb Isa, respectively, described the incident as devastating.
The Statement reads “We write to you with heavy hearts and profound sorrow following the sudden and devastating loss of a bright 400-Level medical student, Adewole Oreoluwa Emmanuel.
The students’ union said the deceased “slumped just as he was about to commence his oral medical examination” and was “heartbreakingly confirmed dead hours later.”
The union extended its heartfelt condolence to family, friends, peers and the deceased’s classmates, wishing all the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
The students’ union leadership urged students to prioritise their health and well-being during their academic journey.
According to witness account, Emmanuel reportedly collapsed moments before sitting for his final session examination.
“Despite medical efforts following the collapse, he was heartbreakingly confirmed dead hours later. This unexpected and unimaginable event has shaken our campus to its very core, reminding us once again of the fleeting nature of life,” the students’ body adds
