The Abia State University (ABSU) community is in mourning following the tragic death of Michael Wonderful Nikeur, a 100-level student in the Department of Food Science and Technology.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Las Vegas Lodge, a popular off-campus residence for students in Uturu. According to fellow residents, concern grew when Wonderful, described as quiet and reserved, had not been seen or heard from for an unusually long period.
"As the day passed and there was still no sign of her, we knew something was wrong," a resident, who preferred anonymity, said. "We kept knocking and calling her phone, but there was no response."
After repeated attempts to contact her failed, some lodge occupants forced open her door and found her lying motionless on the floor. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but medical personnel later confirmed her death.
Students close to Wonderful said she had a history of asthma, prompting speculation that she may have suffered an attack while alone. The exact cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities.
Her passing has sent shockwaves through the campus, particularly among her fellow first-year students. Friends described her as "gentle," "focused," and "always by herself."
"We're devastated. She was just starting her journey here," another student said.
As the university community grapples with the painful loss, there are growing calls for students to pay closer attention to their health and to regularly check on one another, especially those living alone off-campus.
The tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the fragile nature of life and has left the ABSU community united in grief over the loss of a promising young scholar.
*Source: The Nation Newspaper, based on reports from the ABSU campus community.*
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