A 400 level female student of the Kwara State University, identified as Rashidat Shittu, has reportedly committed suicide.

She allegedly took her own life on Saturday by consuming a chemical suspected to be Sniper in her hostel room.

Sources in the university said the student took her own life due to poor academic performance.

Rashidat was confirmed dead on arrival at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, where she was rushed to, for medical attention.