Tragedy as Varsity student drowns in Bayelsa creek over N300 bet

A 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, has reportedly drowned in the Ekoli Creek, Yenagoa, after a bet worth N300 took a tragic turn.  

The incident occurred on Sunday morning, and as of the time of this report, the victim’s body had yet to be recovered, with his identity still unknown.

According to sources familiar with the situation, the student had wagered N300 with some individuals, boasting that he could swim across the river.

A source who is a student of the university said, “Yesterday morning, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student made a bet with his coursemates to swim across the river. They all raised N300 each for the stake.

As he was swimming, he dipped and he has not been seen after that. He is still missing up till now.”

Attempts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the university, Ms. Mercy Ekott, were unsuccessful as she did not answer calls to her mobile number.

When contacted for comments, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Musa Mohammed, said he had yet to be briefed on the incident. Mohammed could not provide the name of the deceased student, stating, “I have no information on the incident.” He promised to provide updates as soon as he received any.