The Digest:
Covenant University has confirmed the death of a 500-level student, Toluwase Emmanuel, who slumped during a football training session on campus. The university said he complained of leg pain and fatigue, stepped out to rest, then began gasping for breath. He stopped breathing before reaching the medical centre. The vice-chancellor denied allegations of negligence, stating that CPR and an automated external defibrillator were used. The university attributed the death to a "prior undisclosed heart condition."
Key Points:
- Social media users alleged the student did not receive oxygen or adequate care.
- Some claimed prayers were offered instead of immediate medical intervention.
- The university insisted proper emergency protocols were followed.
- Senior officials stayed at the medical centre until the family arrived.
- The incident has sparked widespread criticism online.
