Ambrose Alli University student dies in collapsing well

TRADEGY struck yesterday at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma as a student of the University was feared died inside a well.

According to an eye witness, seven students of the University were said to have been relaxing on the top of a well  said to have been constructed 10 years ago at Kudirat Hostel Area of the university when the well suddenly caved in, killing one of them while three others were critically injured.

Both the dead and the injured students were said to have been rushed to Irrua specialist Hospital where they are currently receiving treatment. As a result of the incident, the students of the university embarked on protest yesterday blocking the Benin-Auchi road  forcing commuters to take alternative routes.

In apparent fear of damage to lives and property, the University management has ordered all students of the university out of campus and to proceed on Easter holidays.

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