IMT Enugu suspends exams over death of student on campus

The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu has suspended its ongoing examinations over the death of a student on its campus.

A female student of Peaceland College identified as Chiamaka Ozoigbondu died on Monday after an accident occurred at IMT.

Two other students, who were injured in the accident, were rushed to the hospital where they are receiving medical care.

Campus sources attributed the accident to post-examination euphoria and celebrations among the students.

Emeka Ejim, IMT’s acting rector, spoke to journalists in Enugu about the incident on Wednesday.

He said the institute sympathises with the bereaved family and extends condolences.

He said an emergency joint meeting of the IMT management and academic board was held and the school resolved that all outstanding examinations be suspended.

“A three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, be observed by staff and students against a recurrence of such a sad incident,” he said,” he said.

Ejim said the IMT management will collaborate with security agencies and the bereaved family to ensure that justice is done.

He said all forms of celebration on campus after examinations are hereby banned.

The acting registrar stated that students found celebrating within the institute would face expulsion.

“Students, who wish to celebrate after their exams, can do so outside the IMT premises,” he added.

Ejim said a speed limit of 20 km per hour will be enforced for all vehicles within the campus.

He said any driver found violating the rule shall be arrested and handed over to law enforcement agents.

“Law enforcement officers should not escort students into IMT for any reason. Their presence makes it impossible for IMT security men to control these students,” he said.