A 500-level Computer Engineering first class student at the University of Benin, identified only as Adam, on Thursday, hanged himself inside his room.

According to reports, which quoted his friend, Adam attended classes on the fateful day, returned home, charged his phone, washed his clothes, then went inside his room and hanged himself within 20 minutes of locking the door.

His lifeless body was only discovered when his sister, who came from Ekenwa campus, forced the door open.

The deceased is said to be a sufferer of Bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder).

The reason behind his action could not be ascertained as of press time.