Six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), have been killed by meningitis.
This was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the institution’s spokesman, Mustapha Ango.
Mr. Ango on behalf of the university’s management, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, noting that Vice-Chancellor B.G. Danshehu was profoundly saddened by the unfortunate event.
He stated that the university immediately implemented several measures to arrest the outbreak.
“Upon detecting the initial signs of the outbreak, KSUSTA took immediate and decisive action to mitigate the spread of the disease.
“A specialised committee, led by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Balarabe Adamu Isah, was formed to conduct a thorough investigation.
“We promptly reported the outbreak to the Kebbi State Ministry of Health and the Ministry for Higher Education. A stakeholders’ meeting was convened, bringing together key health sector experts, including representatives from the World Health Organisation, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Médecins Sans Frontières, and other medical professionals.
“Despite the best efforts of the university and health authorities, six students have succumbed to the disease.
“We deeply regret these losses, and our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families,” the statement read.
He further urged students seeking information to reach out to the university’s Public Relations Office for updates.
“We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of our university community and stakeholders as we work tirelessly to overcome this crisis,” he added.
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