Tragic incident at Nasarawa State University as student dies during skit filming
By Jennifer S. Kuwanta
In a heart-wrenching turn of events at Nasarawa State University, a student identified as Churchill met an unfortunate fate while creating a skit.
The circumstances surrounding Churchill’s demise came to light through reports and a distressing viral video capturing the chilling moments leading to his passing.
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In the footage, Churchill can be seen dropping his phone onto the ground, seemingly in high spirits, before embarking on an ill-fated attempt to touch the basketball net. As his friends documented the seemingly harmless stunt, the situation took a drastic turn.
In a twist of fate, Churchill lost his balance mid-jump, resulting in a fatal fall that saw his head striking the ground. Despite the immediate efforts of eyewitnesses at the basketball court to resuscitate him, their attempts proved futile. The gravity of the situation escalated as Churchill was rushed to a nearby hospital, only to be pronounced dead upon arrival.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the university community, prompting reflections on the risks associated with seemingly innocent endeavors.