December 19, 2025 l Dalena Reporters
In a tragic incident that has cast a pall over the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) community in Kogi State, a 200-level biotechnology student identified as Favour has died after being bitten by a snake on Thursday night in the Itakeate Isao area, prompting shock, grief and calls for improved campus safety measures among students, staff and stakeholders.
According to a statement released by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) Public Relations Officer, Comrade Baye, the heartbreaking development occurred suddenly, triggering immediate efforts to save the young student’s life. Favour was promptly rushed to Isanlu General Hospital where medical personnel undertook urgent treatment, but she succumbed to her injuries and passed away despite all interventions a loss that has deeply affected peers and lecturers alike.
“We sadly announce the passing of Favour, a 200-level student of Biotechnology,” the SUG statement said, reflecting the profound sadness gripping the campus. Fellow students and lecturers have described the incident as “painful and devastating,” emphasising the suddenness and emotional toll of the fatal snake bite.
News of her death spread swiftly across the university community, eliciting an outpouring of condolences and tributes from classmates, faculty members and staff, many of whom remember her as a promising scholar whose academic journey was tragically cut short. In their collective expression of grief, members of the university extended deep sympathy to Favour’s family, friends and coursemates in the Department of Biotechnology.
The Students’ Union has urged the campus body to maintain calm and support one another during this period of mourning, while also calling on university authorities and relevant stakeholders to prioritise safety measures in residential and communal areas to prevent similar tragedies. “This loss is heartbreaking and difficult to accept,” the SUG statement said, adding a heartfelt prayer for strength for those left behind and for the repose of the deceased’s soul.
As tributes and condolences continue to pour in, the FUL community remains united in its grief, remembering Favour as a cherished member of both the academic and student body. Further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident and potential safety responses are expected to emerge in the coming days.