200-Level Student Drowns in Bayelsa Creek Over N300 Wager

200-Level Student Drowns in Bayelsa Creek Over N300 Wager

By Fly Cable News

A 200-level Chemical Engineering student from the Federal University, Otuoke, reportedly drowned in the Ekoli Creek, Yenagoa, after attempting to swim across the river for an N300 bet.

The incident occurred on Sunday morning, but the student’s body had yet to be recovered, and his identity remained unknown.

According to sources, the victim had placed a bet with his coursemates, claiming he could successfully swim across the creek. However, while attempting the challenge, he submerged and has not been seen since.

A fellow student shared, “He made a bet with his coursemates, and they all contributed N300 for the wager. As he was swimming, he went under the water and has not resurfaced.”

Efforts to contact the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ms. Mercy Ekott, were unsuccessful, as she did not respond to calls.

When reached for comments, the Bayelsa State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Musa Mohammed, stated that he had not been briefed on the incident and could not confirm the student’s identity. He, however, assured that updates would be provided once available.