Poisoning At Graduation Party: Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Death Of 7 UNN Graduates

Great uncertainty surrounds news of alleged death of 7 students of the University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka at a graduation party.

The alleged party was organised to celebrate the completion of their studies, characterised by a signing out ceremony.
Reports flying within social media circles are that the tragic deaths occurred last night in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, where the alleged Pharmacy students staged a party
Five females and one male were found lifeless inside the apartment, while another female student was rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
No specific hospital name was mentioned.
No further details are available even as no official confirmation has yet to come from the school.

Rather, the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr Inya Agha Egwu, in a message to journalists today said: “Good morning, colleagues. Those calling in connection with the incident that happened last night should please hold on.

“We will issue an official statement on the matter soon. Thank you.”

While further official communication is awaited, there is fear amongst students of the University and parents with wards in the school.
This is especially the case with parents whose wards stay in off-campus accommodations as the alleged death occured around the Hilltop area of Nsukka, where off-campus accommodations are available.

A particular report mentioned the exact location of the tragedy following signing out spectacles yesterday, sighted on social media.

According to accounts circulating online, the victims, said to comprise five females and one male in some reports and seven in others, were found lifeless inside the apartment. One female student is also alleged to have been rushed to a hospital for medical attention.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Some unverified reports circulating online allege consumption of hard drugs and alcohol, while others claim possible poisoning. None of these claims have been independently confirmed.

Our correspondent will keep a tab on developments around the incident.

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