A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has tragically died after reportedly collapsing at the temporary orientation camp in Maiduguri, Borno State, plunging fellow corps members into mourning.
NYSC Officials Confirm Incident
The State Coordinator, Nasir Bello, confirmed that the corps member passed away on Monday after being rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. According to Bello, the deceased had a pre-existing health condition before arriving at the camp.
“She died in the teaching hospital, not during drills. She reported to camp, and unfortunately, she has an underlying ailment,” Bello stated.
Corps Member Was Unwell Before Incident
The coordinator explained that the corps member had not actively participated in camp activities due to her health condition. “The corps member did not participate in any camp activity since her arrival because she wasn’t well. Even during her registration exercise, she was assisted by the clinic officers,” he added. Bello declined to disclose details of the illness, citing lack of authority.
Conflicting Accounts from Camp Sources
However, some camp sources offered a different account, indicating that the corps member collapsed on Monday evening and was immediately taken for medical attention. A security official at the camp said she was first treated at the clinic and later transferred to a hospital in the city.
“We had a successful drill that day, and nobody fell during the exercise to the best of my knowledge. But in the evening, the lady collapsed… she was taken to the hospital in town, where she was confirmed dead,” the source revealed.
Health Concerns Raised
Another corps member alleged that the deceased may have been managing a medical condition prior to her arrival, although this has not been officially confirmed. The incident has sparked concerns among orientation camp participants, with many calling for improved health monitoring and welfare for corps members during orientation activities.
Authorities have yet to provide further details as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death continue.
