Moshkuroh Lawal gas incident stuns Crescent University. The student leader died weeks after being sworn in. Public warned to avoid indoor gas cylinders
Moshkuroh Lawal gas incident has left the Crescent University community and beyond in deep mourning.
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Just weeks after being elected Assistant General Secretary of the university’s Law Students Association, she tragically lost her life in a domestic gas accident.
Only a month ago, Moshkuroh had publicly declared her availability to serve, demonstrating her commitment to student leadership and academic engagement.
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, she was officially sworn in as Assistant General Secretary of the Law Students Association of Nigeria (Crescent University Branch).
That same evening, she received the 2025 Prize for Best Dressed Student in the Faculty of Law (BACOLAW), a testament to her elegance and vibrant spirit.
Her sudden passing is a devastating loss to her peers, lecturers, and the legal academic community.
Authorities and safety advocates are once again urging the public: never store gas cylinders indoors. Tragedies like this are preventable.
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Rest in peace, Moshkuroh Lawal. Your light was bright, though far too brief.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
