The two students are Adakole Christopher a 100- level Math and Computer science student and Miss Emmanuellla Mson, a 100- level MBBS student.However, tragedy struck when two of the students, Emmanuella and Adakole, swam deep into the river and were drown.
The three remaining students rushed back to the campus, which is located on the bank of River Benue to report the incident to school authorities.The body of Adakole was first found on Saturday and was hurriedly buried at the bank of River Benue according to Idoma tradition.The Vice Chancellor of Benue State University Professor Msugh Kembe, who confirmed the unfortunate incident in an exclusive interview with correspondent, described it as unfortunate and sad.
He added the university has set up a committee to probe the remote and immediate cause that led to the drowning of the two students in River Benue. He also added that students have been severally warned not to go swimming in River Benue without guide or life jackets during orientation. He commended the Marine Police and President of the Student Union Government of BSU, Comrade Kizito Joseph, who immediately mobilised search- and- rescue team of students with other spirited individuals to found the bodies.”
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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