The community of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has been thrown into mourning after a 200-level student, popularly known as Fedwin, was electrocuted while ironing his clothes at his off-campus residence.
According to students who witnessed the incident, the young man was carrying out the routine task when he suddenly suffered an electric shock.
His lodge mates immediately rushed to his aid and made frantic efforts to resuscitate him.
Despite their attempts to save his life, he was eventually confirmed dead.
The heartbreaking news spread quickly across the campus, leaving many students devastated.
Tributes have been pouring in on social media from friends and colleagues who described him as friendly, hardworking, and full of promise.
As of the time of filing this report, the school authorities and relevant agencies have yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Meanwhile, students have renewed calls for safer electrical installations and improved power management in off-campus hostels around the university.
