A 19-year-old male student of the Federal University of Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, identified as Job Alawari-Kei, has reportedly collapsed and died after an alleged overdose of an illicit drug.
It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred after the 300-level student of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, consumed a drug known locally as Colos.
According to Tribune, students on campus said the drug is commonly used by youths involved in internet fraud, known locally as “Yahoo Yahoo.”
A student, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that Alawari-Kei was reportedly celebrating a recent breakthrough on an internet deal with his friends when he consumed the illicit drug that killed him.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday said that the corpse has been deposited at the hospital for autopsy and that an investigation has been launched into the matter.
Butswat said: “On 3rd May 2023 at about 2200 hours, one Job Alawari Kei ‘m’ 19 years, a student of the Petroleum and Gas Engineering Department of Federal University Otuoke, slumped after intake of illicit substances.
“He was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. The corpse has been deposited at the Hospital for autopsy. Investigation is ongoing.”