There was pandemonium at Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin Kwara State capital, when a 100 level student, identified as Aminat Tajudeen, a day to Matriculation ceremony suddenly slumped and died.
It was reliably gathered that the incident, occurred around 1:30 pm on Wednesday.
She was said to have earlier in the day collected her matriculation gown for the ceremony scheduled for Thursday (today) and returned to class with excitement when the incident happened.
A senior staff of the school who spoke anonymously on the issue, said the late Aminat was rushed to the school clinic after she suddenly slumped during the lecture.
The source said before getting to the school clinic, Aminat had already passed on.
She was later taken to the Muslim cemetery , Osere on Wednesday, for her Janazah and burial.
While speaking at her burial, the deceased father said, "She showed no sign or symptom of any sickness. We had quite a lengthy discussion on several issues before I escorted her to get a cab to the school.
The College PRO, Mrs Abibat Zubair confirmed the incident.
According to the institution spokesperson, Aminat was a student of Music/Yoruba stressing that she was mourned by the college and students during the matriculation ceremony yesterday.
The Provost also visited the parents after the matriculation ceremony sympathised with them.
The institution reportedly mourned Aminat during the matriculation ceremony together with the students as one minute silent was observed for her.
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