20-year-old Danladi Shu’aib reportedly set himself ablaze last week in Garo town of Kabo Local Government Area of Kano state, over inability to pay his National Examination Council (NECO), fees.
It was gathered that Shu’aib had written the exams three times before but wasn’t successful .
According to Daily Trust, a resident, Ya’u Ahmad Garo revealed that late Shu’aib had on various occasions threatened to commit suicide if he failed to write the exam
The resident added that Shu’aib died two days later after being rushed to the hospital for burn injuries he sustained.
It was also alleged he was able to raise half of the amount earlier but gave up when he couldn’t get the remaining half to complete it.
A neighbour of the deceased who pleaded anonymity said “Danladi used to go and work in one mechanic garage, so after getting his pay for the day, he used them to buy fuel, and later entered one room in their house, poured it on his body and set himself ablaze.
“However, when the fire heat penetrated his body, he started crying for help. People were able to put it off and rushed him to the hospital.
“But, two days after, he died as a result of the injuries he sustained from the inferno.”