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Jamb candidate commits sucide after seeing her Jamb score

A UTME candidate identified as Zainab has reportedly taken her own life.


It was gathered that the girl took the drastic action after seeing her Joint Admission and Matriculation Board examination score which was released recently.

The girl also left behind a sad note to her parents. The incident has left her parents and family members totally devastated.

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