A student suddenly collapsed and died during a performance based on the story of the crucifixion. Suel Ambrose, 25, was studying philosophy at Clariantian University in Nekede, Nigeria, hoping to become a priest one day. He played student Peter in the university’s biblical performance on Easter weekend. But Swell collapsed during the scene where Peter cut off a soldier’s ear to try to save Jesus. Many thought the collapse was “a joke or part of the drama,” but “they knew it was serious when he could not get up,” a witness told Vanguard. Swell was taken to hospital but could not be saved. It is unknown at this time what caused the deaths. Metro.co.uk contacted Clariantian University for comment. Swell was rushed to hospital after collapsing but did not survive (Image: Facebook) Swell was playing student Peter in the Easter play (Image: Facebook) Easter celebrations took place around the world over the weekend, including El Salvador’s tradition of flogging locals in the streets with “devils”. The event aims to highlight the global struggle of good against evil and takes place in the city of Texistepeque, near the capital San Salvador. The actors impersonate characters called Talciguines, which means “demon man”, dress in red robes and punish people for their sins. They play scenes with another actor impersonating Jesus, showing some of the times when Christ was tempted to sin but resisted. Many people travel from all over the country to attend the ceremony and volunteer to be flogged as a repentance for their sins. Contact our news team by emailing us at [email protected] For more stories like this, check out our news page.
