A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after slumping at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp.
According to reports, the 23-year-old corps member collapsed suddenly and was immediately rushed to the camp clinic for initial medical care.
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She was later transferred to the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin-Kebbi for further treatment. Despite efforts by medical professionals to revive her, she was pronounced dead.
The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaji Muhammad Fingila, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. He stated that her remains had been sent to her home state, Adamawa, for burial. “It is indeed an unfortunate incident, and on behalf of the Kebbi state government, I express our deepest condolences to the grieving family,” Fingila said.
Efforts to reach officials of the NYSC Kebbi State office for a response were unsuccessful. Mrs. Hadiza, the NYSC spokesperson, did not respond to calls or text messages seeking comment on the incident.