The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), community has been thrown into mourning following the alleged deaths of seven newly graduated Pharmacy students during a celebration marking the completion of their academic programmes.
The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Wednesday night at Hilltop, an off-campus residential area in Nsukka, Enugu State, where the graduates reportedly gathered for a sign-out party to celebrate their academic achievements.
The students had earlier shared videos and photographs of themselves on social media, capturing moments from the celebration following the completion of their studies.
However, what was supposed to be a memorable occasion reportedly ended in tragedy, with claims that seven of the graduates lost their lives during the indoor gathering.
An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the incident as a devastating development for the university community, alleging that the students died while attending the private house party.
Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the lifeless bodies of some of the victims lying on the floor of a spacious room, although the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Meanwhile, an unconfirmed account from a student of the university, who also requested anonymity, alleged that a medical examination conducted on one of the survivors indicated an overdose of hard drugs in the person’s system.
The claim has yet to be independently verified, and it remains unclear whether substance consumption played any role in the reported deaths.
As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the alleged victims had not been officially released, while details surrounding the cause of their deaths remained sketchy.
The university management and the Enugu State Police Command had yet to issue official statements confirming the incident or providing details of any investigation.
The reported tragedy has raised concerns within the university community, particularly over the safety of students during off-campus celebrations and the circumstances surrounding the gathering.
Further details are expected as authorities investigate the incident and establish what led to the reported deaths.
