The Pathfinder
Tuesday March 3, 2026
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A 200-level medical student of the University of Ibadan (UI), Ifeoluwa Wisdom Akinmade, has reportedly died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance.
The student, who was said to be battling academic challenges prior to the incident, reportedly ingested the harmful substance under circumstances that are still being investigated.
Sources within the institution disclosed that the tragic development has thrown the university community into mourning, with students and lecturers expressing shock and sadness over the loss.
The incident was announced in a statement jointly signed by officials of the UI Medical Students Association (UIMSA), who expressed deep sorrow over his passing.
According to reports, the student was initially treated at a facility within the university before being transferred to the University College Hospital (UCH), where he later died.
A social media user who cited the hall warden of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall claimed the student was suspected to have ingested a substance believed to be Sniper.
Another online post alleged that the incident may have been linked to a low continuous assessment (CA) score, although university authorities have yet to officially confirm this claim.
The spokesperson of UCH confirmed that the student was brought to the hospital after reportedly consuming a toxic substance but did not survive.
As of the time of reporting, the university management had not released an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the death.
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