Tragedy at UNN, One Dead, Four Arrested After Bonfire Party Violence on Campus
Michael Nweze, popularly known as PowerAutos is dead. Nweze was fatally stabbed during a violent clash at a bonfire event hosted by the Faculty of Arts on campus. The incident occurred near the Archaeology Department, opposite the UBA Hall of Fame
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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Enugu auto dealer Michael Nweze, popularly known as PowerAutos. Nweze was fatally stabbed during a violent clash at a bonfire event hosted by the Faculty of Arts on campus. The incident occurred near the Archaeology Department, opposite the UBA Hall of Fame.
According to information gathered by Myschoolnews, neither the deceased nor the alleged attackers were students of the institution. Instead, both parties are indigenes of Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Eyewitnesses reported that the conflict began when Nweze, who attended the bonfire party with friends, allegedly scratched another vehicle with his Mercedes-Benz GLK while trying to drive out. Campus security was alerted and promptly intervened, successfully de-escalating the initial confrontation.
However, matters quickly spiraled out of control. While leaving the campus, Nweze and his friends were ambushed by a group of assailants driving three cars. Realizing the danger, his companions fled the scene. Nweze reportedly stepped out of his vehicle to confront the attackers but was stabbed in the neck and died instantly.
Security sources have hinted that the fatal attack may be linked to a cult-related clash, though this has not yet been officially confirmed.
Security officials confirmed that the suspects attempted to flee through the UNN Odenigwe Gate but were intercepted and arrested. Four individuals, including a UNN student, are currently in custody.
The case has since been transferred to the Enugu State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the directive of the Commissioner of Police.
As of now, the Enugu State Police Command has not released an official statement regarding the incident, which occurred on Friday, September 12, 2025.
