Grief as woman dies while waiting outside UTME centre in Ondo

A wave of sorrow swept through Ilara-Mokin Junction in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday, after a woman, Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, reportedly collapsed and died while waiting for her child who was writing the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

According to eyewitness accounts, the woman had accompanied her child to the examination centre but suddenly fell ill shortly after arriving at the junction. She was said to have complained of weakness before unexpectedly slumping.

Efforts by bystanders to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead at the scene.

At the time of the incident, her child was reportedly inside the examination hall, unaware of the tragic development.

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

The incident drew a large crowd, with many expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. As of the time of filing this report, the exact cause of her death remained unknown.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said: “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.”