Woman Dies While Waiting For Child Writing UTME Exam In Ondo

Tragedy struck on Monday at Ilara-Mokin Junction in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State after a woman, identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, reportedly slumped and died while waiting for her child writing the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

It was gathered that the deceased had accompanied her child to the examination centre earlier in the day before the incident occurred.

Eyewitnesses said the woman complained of sudden weakness before collapsing, prompting immediate efforts by sympathisers to revive her, which, however, proved unsuccessful.

Sources added that the victim was confirmed dead at the scene, while her child remained inside the examination hall at the time, unaware of the development.

A resident, who identified the deceased as “Mommy Ayo,” said she had earlier mentioned her plan to escort her daughter to the examination venue that morning.

The incident drew a large crowd of residents and passersby, many of whom expressed shock over the sudden loss, as the cause of her death could not be immediately determined.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command said it had contacted the deceased’s family and taken necessary steps regarding her remains.

“The Command notes with deep concern a sad incident involving the sudden death of a woman in Ilara Mokin. The family of the deceased has since been contacted and upon thorough checks, the remains of the deceased have been released to one Mr. Apapa Olamilekan, who identified himself as her son and an officer of the Nigeria Legion, Akure. The Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and urges the public to remain calm,” the command stated