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Four UNN Students Die After Party
13 Nov
Summary
- Four University of Nigeria, Nsukka students died at a party.
- Ten students were involved in the incident; six are recovering.
- An investigation is underway into the suspected alcohol and drug consumption.
Four students from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) tragically died following a party held off-campus on November 11, 2026. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, confirmed that ten students were involved, with the remaining six currently recovering in hospital. The gathering was reportedly a celebration for a student who had just completed their final-year exams.
Professor Ortuanya declared three days of mourning, during which all social and academic activities were suspended. The incident is being investigated by the Enugu State Police Command, who are looking into the alleged consumption of alcoholic beverages and other substances. The deceased students, two males and two females, were confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital.
This event echoes a similar incident in Ondo State in September 2026, where methanol-laced local concoctions led to multiple deaths. The University clarified that the affected students were from various departments, dispelling rumors that they were all from the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty. Police have recovered alcoholic beverages from the scene and deposited the deceased for autopsy.
