Family Seeks Justice As Death Of Ex

With barely every week after reporting on the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp at Agwu, Enugu, the ebullient college students’ chief and the rapid previous President of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, handed on after a quick headache.

The sudden and surprising unhappy information threw the 2 campuses of the AKSU.on the primary campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin native authorities space and the Abak native authorities space campus at Obio Akpa, into mourning, as thick environment of grief enveloped the scholars’ communities.

According to accounts surrounding the unhappy incident, the deceased had initially complained of a headache and was given remedy, however his situation allegedly deteriorated additional afterward, with stories additional claiming that his request for hospital consideration was delayed, and he died earlier than he may obtain correct medical care.

There are additionally allegations that a health care provider subsequently recognized the remedy as pretend. These claims stay topic to verification and warrant an intensive investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding his premature demise.

Speaking to our correspondent, a detailed colleague, ToroAbasi Effiong Titus, Crop Science Department mentioned, “I spoke with him on phone that day and he didn’t answer me as someone who would die suddenly.”

Apparently suspecting foul play, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), in a press release condemning the alleged mismanagement of the disaster, has known as for correct investigation to unravel the rapid and distant causes of the tragedy.

Demanding pressing investigation and post-mortem to determine the reason for such sudden demise, the scholars group below the auspices of Concerned AKSU Students (CAS), known as on the administration of the State University to collaborate with the dad and mom and household within the investigation course of.

Although the NYSC authorities in Enugu, has debunked the allegation of foul play, the teary relations led by the daddy of the deceased, Mr. Daniel Sunday, who fought again tears at their Ikot Etim nation dwelling, Ukanafun native authorities space, mentioned nothing would assuage his shattered feelings, that of his spouse and household than realizing what killed their son, who was vigorous whereas departing for the camp.

He recalled that his son was a pure chief, who had gained management laurels as a scholar chief earlier than commencement and known as for correct investigations to unravel his demise for justice to prevail calm the already frayed household nerves.

Exonerating the NYSC, the Enugu coordinator had recalled that “Daniel fell in poor health on the day of the incident and was reportedly experiencing low blood strain.

“Efforts had been initially made to handle his situation on the camp. However, when his situation couldn’t be adequately managed, the choice was taken to switch him to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, for additional medical consideration.

“Daniel was accompanied to the hospital by his brother and a few fellow corps members. Before his departure, he reportedly spoke along with his mom, who prayed with him.

“Sadly, Daniel died less than two hours after arriving at the hospital,” in accordance with the account offered by the state coordinator.

The coordinator additionally disclosed that Daniel’s dad and mom declined to have his physique deposited in a mortuary, however as a substitute taken on to a church, consistent with the household’s Christian religion as his dad and mom are reportedly pastors with The Chosen Revival Ministry.

Before his demise, Daniel served because the chief of Platoon 2, and was described as an energetic and dedicated participant in camp actions.

But outcries endured the the camp officers didn’t do sufficient to save lots of the late Daniels life because the problems in well being of the deceased allegedly heightened due the late administration of medical intervention, pretend medication and lengthy distance it took to ferry the deceased to the EUTH, which, in accordance with some involved corps members, was too far-off from the camp in Enugu.

However, the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed deep unhappiness over the tragic demise of the previous Students’ chief.

In a message of condolence launched by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno described the demise of the younger scholar chief as “a painful and devastating loss, not solely to his household however to your entire scholar group of Akwa Ibom State.

“I acquired with unhappiness the information of the tragic passing of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, a promising younger chief whose life was lower quick whereas answering the decision to serve our nation.

“On behalf of the Government and folks of Akwa Ibom State, I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his household, the management and members of the National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAKISS), your entire scholar group of Akwa Ibom extraction the world over, and Students’ Union Government Presidents throughout our tertiary establishments.

“Our youths are our future, and shedding such a superb younger man, with a shiny future forward of him, is deeply painful. His passing represents an enormous loss to our State and the scholar group he served with dedication.

“At this difficult moment, I pray that God Almighty grants his family, friends, colleagues and the entire student community the fortitude to bear this painful loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

In the identical vein, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerette Ekanem, who represented Governor Umo Eno throughout a condolence go to to the bereaved household at Ikot Etim, Ukanafun Local Government Area, on Tuesday, thirteenth October, 2026 conveyed the governor’s heartfelt sympathy over the painful loss.

Ekanem defined that the governor would have liked to personally go to and console the household, however was unavoidably away from the State on official engagement.
He inspired the household to stay brave and discover consolation of their religion in God, assuring them that the state authorities shared of their grief.

The commissioner, who disclosed that he knew the deceased personally, described him “as a brilliant, dedicated and enterprising young man who was actively involved in youth and student affairs.” He prayed for the peaceable repose of the deceased’s soul and for God to grant the household the power to bear the loss.

The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Umoh, cited the philosophical saying that “a child born today is old enough to die,” urged the household to take solace within the data that God is all-knowing.

Umoh cautioned towards pointing accusing fingers over the unlucky incident, urging the household to attract power from their religion in God.

He recalled having identified the deceased personally, and described him as a dedicated scholar activist who, as a former Student Union Government President, performed a pivotal function in guaranteeing the sleek and profitable conduct of the National Association Akwa Ibom State Students Worldwide (NAKISS) election.

The schooling commissioner prayed that God, the giver of grace and peace, via the consolation of the Holy Spirit, would strengthen the household to bear what he described as a colossal loss.

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, Dr. Wisdom Emmanuel, additionally expressed condolences to the household.

Responding on behalf of the household, the deceased’s father, Mr. Daniel Sunday, described his son’s demise as “painful, stunning and expressed appreciation to the Governor and the State authorities for his or her present of affection and solidarity.

He described Etimbuk as “a promising younger man who had acquired an award as Best Student Union Government President at Akwa Ibom State University.

In his vote of thanks, the member representing Ukanafun State Constituency, Hon. Elder Emem Etukabasi, recommended the Governor, “for demonstrating compassion and concern for the bereaved household.