In a heart-wrenching incident at Nasarawa University, the campus community is left in shock and sorrow following the death of Miss Sarah Maikefi, a 100-level microbiology student who took her own life. The devastating event unfolded just after she completed her first-semester quiz.
Despite projecting an image of health and strength, Sarah, the youngest of four siblings, concealed her internal struggles from those closest to her. The tragic incident occurred at an off-campus lodge near the Family and Friends Hotel, adjacent to the university campus.
According to Sarah’s cousin and fellow student, Miss Patience Maikefi, the deceased had reached out after her semester exams, expressing her exhaustion with life.
The call ended abruptly, and subsequent attempts to contact Sarah were unsuccessful. The cousin later received an urgent call to rush to a nearby clinic.
The heartbreaking revelation came to light that Sarah took this drastic step after experiencing a breakup with her boyfriend. Danjuma, a fellow student, reminisced about the deceased, describing her as gentle, calm, and cool since the beginning of their academic journey earlier in the year.
The untimely death of Sarah Maikefi has cast a pall of grief over the Nasarawa University community. The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the silent struggles some individuals face and the imperative need for mental health awareness and support within educational institutions.
