A 200-level female student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Feranmi Fasunle Omowumi, has committed suicide.

The Nation reports that Fasunle reportedly drank poisonous substances believed to be sniper. She died this morning after being taken to several hospitals.

She did not leave any suicide note to indicate the reason for her actions.

Some students attributed her actions to heartbreak but a friend who refused to say her name said the late Fasunle was not into any relationship.

Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, said the management sympathizes with the family.