A wave of grief and concern has swept through the campus of Federal University of Technology (FUTA) Akure following reports that a student allegedly consumed a poisonous substance believed to be Sniper.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on campus or within the student community on Saturday, has sparked emotional reactions among students and residents, although authorities are yet to release an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the case.
According to early accounts circulating among students and on social media, the undergraduate was said to have taken the substance under circumstances described by witnesses as “shocking and heartbreaking.” The student’s identity had not been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
The development reportedly caused panic and sadness within the university community, with many students gathering online and around campus hostels to discuss the tragic situation and call for increased mental health support for undergraduates facing emotional and academic pressures.
Some students expressed concern over the growing emotional strain faced by young people in tertiary institutions, urging school authorities and families to pay closer attention to signs of distress among students.
University management and security agencies are expected to provide more details after preliminary investigations are concluded.
Sniper, a highly toxic pesticide commonly used for insect control, has repeatedly been linked to poisoning cases in Nigeria, prompting health experts to warn against its misuse and easy accessibility.
The tragic report has since generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians mourning the incident and calling for stronger counselling systems in universities across the country.
