Tragedy as Abia Varsity Final-Year Student Slumps, Dies During Football Match

• Tragedy struck at the football pitch at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia state
• A final-year student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Nwachukwu Omiko, slumped and died while playing football
• The institution’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Ubadire Agua, has issued a statement following the tragic incident.

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Umudike, Abia state - A final-year student of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia State, Nwachukwu Omiko, slumped and died while playing football.

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, while participating in a casual football match with fellow students on the university’s pitch.

As reported by The Punch, efforts by Omiko’s friends to revive him on the spot were unsuccessful.

The student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering was reportedly rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The institution’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Ubadire Agua, described the incident as a “painful loss” despite efforts to save the young man’s life.

In a statement issued after the incident, Agua urged all students to undergo health checks at the institution’s health services upon resumption.

Agua also urged students to refrain from strenuous activities, especially if they have known medical conditions.

“The Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, extends the deep regrets and condolences of the university to the parents and family of Mr Omiko, as well as his colleagues in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology,”

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The septuagenarian wanted to testify as a witness in a case involving his friend in the court when the incident occurred.

It was gathered that the elderly man hit his head on the tiles and passed on after he stood up from where he was seated.

Customs officer slums dies at Kano airport

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) lost a Comptroller of the trade facilitation unit, Anthony Ayalogu, to the cold hand of death.

Ayalogu reportedly slumped at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano state, slumped and died after all efforts to resuscitate him failed.

The deceased customs officer was described as a true champion who will surely be missed.

Source: Legit.ng