Stampede: Two Students Feared Dead During Exam Rush In UNICAL (Video)

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Stampede: Two Students Feared Dead During Exam Rush In UNICAL (Video)

A tragic stampede at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has claimed the lives of two students (a male and a female) while they struggled to secure a venue for their examination, News360 Nigeria reports.

The unfortunate incident occurred as students rushed to enter the examination hall, leading to a chaotic scene that resulted in the fatal stampede.

SUG Reacts:

STUDENTS’ UNION GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR
UCC/SUG/017/025

CONCERN AND SUPPORTREGARDING THE SAD EXAM INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON CAMPUS

Dear Students,

We are writing to express our deepest concern and sympathy to those affected by the unfortunate incident that occured today, 25th February, 2025 at the Academic publishing center incident during the Chemistry exam CH101.

The entire Student Union Government is deeply disheartened by the events that unfolded and wishes to assure all students that we stand with you during this difficult time. Your safety and well-being remain our utmost priority, and we are committed to ensuring that such incidents are prevented in the future.

We are actively collaborating closely with the university administration to ensure that those affected receive the necessary support and care.
Additional, We are advocating for the implementation of measures to safeguard against similar occurrences moving forward.

To the Dean of Faculty and Head of Department affected, we respectfully urge you consider alternative assessment arrangements for students who were unable to complete their exams due to the incident. We kindly suggest exploring options for rescheduling or administering supplementary exams, rather than cancelling the exams outright for those who struggled and we’re able to write theirs.

We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this challenging period. Please be rest assured that we are truly committed to supporting all students and working towards resolution that prioritizes fairness and we’ll being.