Female UNIPORT Student Found Dead in Off-Campus Residence

Tragedy struck at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) as the lifeless body of a 200-level Accounting student, Adaeze, was discovered in her off-campus residence in Aluu, near the university in Rivers State, Nigeria. The cause of her death remains unknown.

This sad incident occurred just two weeks after the decomposing body of a 300-level Biochemistry student, Justina Otuene, was discovered in the residence of her ex-lover, Damian Okoligwe, allegedly killed by him. Her body was found along NTA Road, Ozuoba, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.

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The Dean of Student Affairs at UNIPORT, Chima Wokocha, confirmed the discovery of Adaeze's lifeless body in her off-campus accommodation. He explained that she was brought to the Chief Lulu-Briggs Health Centre by neighbors. It appears that she might have consumed a substance before passing away, as a bottle of an unknown substance was found near her.

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The UNIPORT management and the police visited the scene, and Adaeze's parents have been informed of the unfortunate incident.The Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, has not yet provided any updates on the case.

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This tragic event raises concerns about the safety and security of students, particularly in off-campus accommodations, and highlights the need for investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding these deaths.