The Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), has confirmed the death of six students due to an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis.
In a statement made available to journalists in the state yesterday, the university’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mustapha Ango, conveyed the institution’s sorrow over the tragic loss.
In the statement issued on behalf of the management, Ango extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students, stating that the Vice-Chancellor, B. G. Danshehu was deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident.
He said, “Upon detecting the initial signs of the outbreak, KSUSTA took immediate and decisive action to mitigate the spread of the disease.
“A specialised committee, led by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Balarabe Adamu Isah, was formed to conduct a thorough investigation.