President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Babatunde Afeez Akinteye, on Sunday, October 11, fingered fake drugs for the death of a former president of the Students’ Union inside the orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu State.
Etimbuk Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union President of Akwa Ibom State University, died at the NYSC orientation camp in the state after complaining of headache at the camp.
He was said to have been taken to the camp clinic where he was administered some medication.
However, his condition got worsened after taking the drugs and he requested to be taken to the hospital, but the necessary approval allegedly came too late, as he died before he could be taken to a better hospital.
The NANS president however disclosed that he was informed that the doctor later identified the drugs administered to him as fake.
“These are deeply troubling allegations that require a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
“As a student community, we are in mourning at this difficult moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Akwa Ibom State University community.
“The menace of fake drugs continues to pose a grave threat to lives in our society, and this tragic incident underscores the urgent need for accountability, proper medical care, and stronger measures to protect the lives of our young people.
“NANS is mourning this painful loss, and our further actions and official position on the matter will be communicated in due course.,” he stated.
