Tragedy struck as youth corps member deployed to Kebbi state Tayachibiyacha Ebal has slumped and died at Dakin Gari NYSC orientation camp in Kebbi State.
It was gathered that the youth corps member who suddenly slumped was immediately rushed to the camp clinic for medical attention.
She was later taken to the Federal Medical Centre Birnin Kebbi for advanced medical attention, however, despite efforts made by doctors to resuscitate her, gave up the ghost.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammad Fingila who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, said that her remains have been sent to her home state Adamawa.
Fingila who described the incident as unfortunate sent a condolence message to the grieving family on behalf of the Kebbi government.
Meanwhile, efforts to get the reaction of officials of the National Youth Service Corps, Kebbi State office were unsuccessful, as the spokesperson Mrs Hadiza did not answer calls nor reply to an enquiry text message sent to her for their reaction on the matter.
Similar incident occured in July when a corps member simply identified as Bright has passed away at the orientation camp in Ede, Osun state.
According to a corps member, Lawrence Echezona who was in camp during the incident said Bright died in her sleep.
The state’s Public Relations Officer, NYSC, Funmi Okundaye, reportedly confirmed the incident, but refrained from giving further details about the circumstances surrounding his death.
The 2024 batch ‘C’ stream I, orientation course commenced on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, across the country and is scheduled to end Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
The three-week exercise is compulsory for every Nigerian graduate undergoing the scheme. It was introduced to help corps members understand the objectives of the NYSC.
During the programme, prospective corps members (PCMs) participate in several trainings such as paramilitary drills, physical exercise as well as lectures on topical national issues.
The PCMS also receive practical social and leadership skills to enable them tackle challenges during and after the service year.
