23-Year-Old UNIPORT Student Drowns In Ughelli

Tragedy struck, as 23 year old Maxwell, a student of the University of PortHarcourt drowned in Amekpa area of Ughelli in mysterious circumstances, throwing family and friends into mourning.

Maxwell’s corpse was discovered floating on Tuesday in the sand dredging muddy waters area of Amekpa.

A neighbour of the deceased who craved anonymity, said Maxwell sank off a little canoe while crossing the dredging site with friends.

She narrated, “On Sunday there was confusion in our area as news filtered in that Maxwell drowned in a capsized canoe as they attempted crossing the dredging area.

“The friends came to tell the parents. Efforts were made to find the corpse. Yesterday morning (Tuesday) the corpse floated. There was confusion, as sacrifices were ordered to be made before he can be buried near the site.

“This boy is supposed to be writing his exam in Uniport, but he came back sometime now. He’s always moving with those Trouser-sagging boys with dreadlocks.”

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“He has caused severe pains to his parents. I was with the mother, the father has remained inconsolable. What he and friends were finding in the dirty waters still remain unknown,” our source added.