A 100-level computer science student at Veritas University Abuja, identified as Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo, tragically passed away while engaging in physical exercise at the campus gymnasium.
Our Reporters learned that during his workout session, the student began to foam at the mouth and subsequently collapsed around 9 pm on Tuesday.
According to a source, the University notified his father of the incident around 11 pm the same day.
Dr. Sanni Bil-hissan, speaking on behalf of the University, confirmed the incident on Wednesday.
However, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer representing the family, expressed suspicions of foul play and gross negligence on the part of the University.
“The parents of the deceased student suspect foul play and gross negligence,” he stated.