16/02/2026
STUDENT DIES SEVEN DAYS AFTER MATRICULATION AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, SAKPAENWA.
A tragic incident has occurred at the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), resulting in the death of an 18-year-old pioneer student, Ebirien Godwin, merely one week after his matriculation.
The incident transpired on February 11, 2026, sending shockwaves throughout the university community.
According to information gathered from sources, Godwin's roommates promptly contacted his father, Mr. Emmanuel Ebirien, urging him to come to the school with utmost urgency. Upon arrival, the distraught father reportedly found his son in an unresponsive state. The young student was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel later confirmed his demise.
Mr. Ebirien, speaking in a state of profound grief, stated that he sought clarification from his son's roommates regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. They allegedly stated that Godwin had attended a birthday gathering where students were playfully splashing water on one another. During the activity, he was reportedly pushed, fell, and struck his head on a tiled surface, sustaining injuries that later proved fatal.
The deceased, who would have turned 19 in three days, had only recently commenced his academic journey as part of the university's inaugural intake.
As of the time of this report, the university management has yet to release an official statement on the incident.
