Mbah Mourns Four UNN Students, Calls for Ban on Sign-Out Parties

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has mourned four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who died after an off-campus sign-out party, and called for a ban on such celebrations in tertiary institutions.

The governor also ordered an investigation into the incident, which left six other students hospitalised, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, on Thursday.

Mbah described the deaths as a painful loss to the families, the university community and Enugu State. He expressed sympathy with the parents, acknowledging the sacrifices they made to support their children’s education.

The governor said the state government had directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. He added that his administration would work with UNN authorities and security agencies to establish what happened and prevent a recurrence.

As a mark of respect, Mbah suspended his scheduled town hall meeting with the UNN community, expected to hold on Friday, November 13, 2026. He said the government would work with tertiary institutions to enforce a ban on sign-out parties, which he said had brought sorrow to families and higher institutions.

Mbah also called on relevant agencies and educational institutions to intensify public awareness campaigns on the consequences of drug use and abuse. However, the cause of the students’ deaths had not been conclusively established at the time of his statement.

UNN Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, confirmed that four students died after the gathering, while six others were receiving medical attention. He said the students involved came from different departments and that the university was working with security agencies to establish the circumstances.

The university declared three days of mourning and suspended social and academic activities during the period. Mbah prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and asked God to grant their families, friends and the UNN community the strength to bear the loss.

Emiabata Deborah Oluwabusiolami

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