Federal Polytechnic Bida ND1 Student Collapses and Dies During Football Match

A student of Federal Polytechnic Bida has reportedly passed away after collapsing during a football activity within the school environment, according to information obtained by 9jaPolyTv from multiple student sources.

A source who spoke with 9jaPolyTv said the student suddenly collapsed while attempting to chest a ball in the air during a football match. The source further claimed that the student was later taken for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The deceased has been identified as Daniel Obadiah, a National Diploma One (ND1) Evening student in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT).

 The news of the student’s passing was confirmed based on information reportedly released by the Students’ Union Government.

According to the report attributed to the Students’ Union Government Director of Sport, Comrade Isah Mohammed, Daniel Obadiah passed away at about 10:45 p.m. on the night of the incident.

The statement also indicated that the student’s remains were moved from Federal Medical Centre Bida to Minna, Niger State.

The report noted that the news of the incident has sparked grief within the polytechnic community, particularly among students of the Science Laboratory Technology department who studied alongside the deceased.

As of the time of filing this report by 9jaPolyTv, the institution’s management has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, several students on campus have continued to express shock and sadness over the development while calling for greater attention to student health and emergency response during sporting activities.

Further updates are expected as more verified information becomes available.