A student of the Yobe State University (YSU) Damaturu, Maryam Lawan Goroma, collapsed and died shortly after taking her examination on Thursday.
Her course mate, Mallam Bukar Maisandari, said Maryam was hale and healthy before her death.
Abubakar Zaid, another course mate, said she had complained of stomach upset during the examination.
She was buried according to Islamic rites yesterday at the family residence in Sabon Fegi, Damaturu.
