Seven UNN Pharmacy Graduates Feared Dead After Graduation Party 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 studies.

The incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday night in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, Enugu State, 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 alleged victims and the actual death toll have yet to be officially confirmed.

The development has raised concerns within the university community, with attention focused on establishing what happened during the gathering.

Meanwhile, the university management has acknowledged receiving enquiries about the incident and promised to issue an official statement.

The Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Inya Agha Egwu, gave the assurance in a message to journalists on Thursday morning.

He urged journalists seeking information about the incident to await the university’s official communication.

“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,” Egwu said.

As of the time of filing this report, the university had yet to release further details about the incident.