Yobe Varsity Student Slumps, Dies After Writing Exam

Maryam Lawan Goroma, a student at Yobe State University (YSU) Damaturu, passed away shortly after writing her examinations.

LEADERSHIP gathered that she slumped on Thursday, April 27, 2023, and was taken to the hospital where she was confirmed dead.

A classmate, Mallam Bukar Maisandari, who confirmed the incident said Maryam was hale and healthy before her death.

“Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilaihir Raaji’uun. I received with a heavy heart the news of the sudden death of our classmate Maryam Lawan Goroma.

She was healthy and hearty until today afternoon when she suddenly collapsed and was confirmed death shortly. May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings. May Al-Jannah Firdausi be her final abode. My deepest sympathy to her family & friends and to all my Chemical Colleagues. May Allah give you comfort to bear this loss. Ameen,” he wrote.

However, one Abubakar Zaid, said she had complained of stomach upset during the exam.

She was funeral according to Islamc rite on Friday, April 28, at the family residence in Sabon Fegi, Damaturu, Yobe state capital.