Six UNN Students Dead, Four Hospitalised After House Party
Six people have died and four others hospitalised following a tragic house party incident in the UNN community, Nsukka. Police say the cause of death remains unknown, while PANS UNN has dismissed reports that pharmacy students were among the victims.
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Six persons have been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving medical treatment following a tragic incident during a house party in the Hilltop area of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community.
According to information from the police, the incident occurred during a house party, although the exact cause of the deaths is yet to be established.
Among the deceased is Favour Okoro, a 22-year-old 400-level Microbiology student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Another victim, identified as Chigozie Nnaji, was reportedly the owner of the room where the party took place.
The police disclosed that the bodies of the six deceased persons had been deposited at the mortuaries of Faith Foundation Hospital and Bishop Shannah Hospital, while four other victims were receiving medical attention. No arrests had been made as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), UNN Chapter, has issued a clarification dismissing circulating reports that seven pharmacy students were among those who died in the incident.
In a statement signed by its President, Comr. Onah Olisaemeka, the association said there was no confirmed report of any pharmacy student being among the victims.
The PANS UNN President disclosed that he personally visited Faith Foundation Hospital to ascertain the identities of some of the deceased persons. According to him, four bodies, comprising two males and two females, had been deposited at the hospital's mortuary.
He further stated that after personally viewing the deceased, he did not recognise any of them as pharmacy students.
The association's president also revealed that he made enquiries about other individuals affected by the incident and identified two familiar UNN social media personalities among those hospitalised. They were identified as Rymez, known for street vlogging, and Golden, popularly known for dance content.
PANS UNN acknowledged the anxiety generated by reports surrounding the tragedy, particularly among pharmacy students, their families and the wider university community. The association urged members of the public to exercise restraint, avoid spreading unverified information and rely on credible updates.
It also assured students that it would continue to monitor developments and communicate any verified information relevant to its members as investigations progress.
As the university community grapples with the tragedy, the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear, with police investigations expected to establish what led to the incident.
The thoughts and prayers of the university community remain with the victims, their families and everyone affected by the unfortunate incident.
