Cameroon: Student attempt ending her life after failing to pass the Baccalaureate exams

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A young girl by name Christelle Bouzeka is said to have attempted to Commit suicide after she Failed to Pass this year’s Baccalaureate exams.

The young lady couldn’t bear the news of her failing the exams and decided  to drink close to a liter of kerosene with the aim of taking her own life.


Christelle was rushed to the hospital and is said to be currently receiving treatment and is battling between life and death.

This incident happened in Bandjoun, West Region of Cameroon.


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