ABU student dies during SIWES, varsity mourns

An Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 400-level Electrical Engineering student, Bello Ahmed, has died while undergoing his Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, sparking grief among members of the university community.

PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that Ahmed was also a fashion designer before his death.

A colleague of the deceased, Yusuf Sani, who spoke to our correspondent via Facebook chat on Monday, said Ahmed died on Sunday after suddenly falling ill.

According to the colleague, Ahmed had been in good health when he went to his tailoring shop earlier in the day.

“He was fine and healthy when he went to his shop yesterday. Later in the afternoon, he fell sick and was taken back home by his brother.

“Moments later, the sickness worsened, and by evening, Bello was pronounced dead,” Sani said.

The colleague added that the deceased was buried on Monday at about 9am at his family home in Dogarawa, Zaria, Kaduna State.

Reacting to the incident shortly after it occurred on Sunday, the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, ABU, expressed grief over Ahmed’s death and offered prayers for the repose of his soul.

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In a statement signed by the society’s Amir, Zayyad Abdulwahab, the group described the deceased as a beloved brother and prayed for Allah’s mercy upon him.

“May Allah forgive his shortcomings, have mercy upon him, illuminate and widen his grave, and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. “May Allah make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise,” the statement read.

The society also prayed for strength and patience for his family, friends, coursemates and others affected by the loss, urging members to remember them in their prayers.

“May Allah give his family, friends, coursemates and everyone affected by this loss the strength and patience to bear this difficult moment,” the statement added.

The society concluded by praying for the deceased’s forgiveness and a good ending for all.