A seminarian at the Claratian Institute of Philosophy of the Claratian University of Nigeria (CUN) Nekede, in Owerri, on Easter Saturday slumped and died while acting in a drama.
The deceased, 25 years of age and a first-year student of philosophy, identified as Suel Ambrose, hails from Benue State.
The student, Tribune Online learnt was reported to be acting the role of st. Peter when he fell on the floor and started bleeding.
It was gathered that first-aid was administered to the student but that could not revive him as he was rushed to the Federal Medical Center in Owerri where he gave up the ghost.
The priest in charge of students’ formation at the University, Fr Chukwuemeka Iheme, confirmed the incident.
He said that he could “only speak further when authorised to do so.”
Meanwhile, all activities relating to the Easter celebration in the school has being suspended.
Credit: Nigerian Tribune