A 300-level student of the Department of Computer Science at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Niger State, identified as Kelvin Danlami, has killed himself after losing N600,000 to sports betting.
Report said Danlami was found dead hanging from a fan in his room by a neighbour who raised the alarm.
It was gathered that the deceased student resorted to suicide after losing N600,000 entrusted to him to sports betting.
The lost money in question, according to the narrative in circulation was saved with him for house rent.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun said in a statement he released: “On January 19, 2026, at about 10:30 am, information was received indicating that in the early hours of the day, one Kelvin Danlami, a student of IBBUL, was found dead in his room.
“A neighbour who discovered the situation raised an alarm, and the victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Lapai, where he was confirmed dead. Police operatives attached to the Lapai Division visited the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. The family of the deceased has been contacted. However, further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the exact circumstances behind his action.”
