Shock and grief have gripped the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community after reports emerged that seven newly graduated Pharmacy students died during a house party marking the end of their studies.
The incident is said to have taken place on Wednesday night in the Hilltop area, an off-campus residential zone in Nsukka, Enugu State. The graduates had reportedly gathered for a private sign-out celebration after completing their academic programmes.
Earlier, some of the students had shared videos and photos of their celebrations on social media. What began as a joyful occasion allegedly turned tragic when claims circulated that seven of them lost their lives at the indoor party.An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, described the event as a dark day for Nsukka, stating that the students died during the graduation celebration. Videos circulating online purportedly show the lifeless bodies of some of the victims lying in a spacious room.
The exact circumstances of the reported deaths remain unclear, and the identities of the victims have not been officially confirmed. An unconfirmed account from another student, who also requested anonymity, claimed that a medical examination of one survivor revealed an overdose of hard drugs.
As of the time of reporting, neither the university management nor the Enugu State Police Command had issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited as authorities are expected to clarify the number of casualties and the cause of the tragedy.
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