Seven UNN Students Feared Dead After Graduation Celebration in Nsukka

Seven UNN Students Feared Dead After Graduation Celebration in Nsukka

Seven students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), are feared dead following a house party reportedly organised to celebrate the completion of their academic programmes.

The incident allegedly occurred last night in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, where the students, said to be Pharmacy graduates, gathered for a sign-out celebration.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, while the identities of the students and the actual number of casualties have yet to be officially confirmed.

A video circulating on social media reportedly showed the lifeless bodies of some of the students inside the room where the celebration took place.

When contacted, the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr Inya Agha Egwu, said the management would issue an official statement on the incident.

In a message to journalists, he said:

“Good morning, colleagues. Those calling in connection with the incident that happened last night should please hold on. We will issue an official statement on the matter soon. Thank you.”

The university is yet to provide further details on the incident, including the possible cause of the reported deaths.

Seven UNN Students Feared Dead After Graduation Celebration in Nsukka