University Of Ibadan 100 Level Law Student, Commits Suicide

The University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, announced the death of a 100 level Law student of the institution, who died on Monday, during a show which was held at her hall of residence.


According to a statement signed by the institution's Director of Public Communications, Olatunji Oladejo, Miss Effiong Imarbong, died after she jumped from a dangerous position and had displayed signs of restlessness during the show.

"It is with deep regret that the management of the university of Ibadan announces the sudden death of Miss Effiong DeborahImarbong, a 100 Level student in our Faculty of Law on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the University College Hospital Ibadan, UCH, the statement read.

"Her sudden death, however, remains a mystery. It is in light of the above that the university management wishes to state that the cause(s) of her death are still being investigated by the appropriate authorities. Moreover, her parents had been dully contacted by the relevant key officers of the university on the loss.
"It is pertinent to state that by the tradition of Queen Elizabeth 11 Hall where she was resident, an event tagged 'Freshers/Finalists Week' was organised by the hall's Executive Council.

“Her colleagues reported that the deceased was seen at the hall cafeteria, the venue of the movie show.

“Furthermore, it was reported that she was seen at about 8.40pm.  Thereafter, she received a telephone call from a fellow; she left the venue of the movie show to meet the caller. The fellow had been identified after her death by the Campus Security Service.”

The statement also added that, Imarbong became hyperactive and developed strange attitude after returning to the hall and left the venue after a wild dance.

“It was further revealed that she left the venue of the movie show and, thereafter, there was a bang, which her colleagues explained, she jumped from a dangerous position in the Hall.  She was later found by her colleagues in a seemingly helpless condition in the precinct of the hall,” the statement said.

Oladejo, said the deceased was immediately taken to the UCH, however,all efforts to save her life, proved abortive.