UNN confirms four students dead after off-campus party

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has confirmed that four students died and six others were hospitalized following an off-campus party on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. According to This Day, the gathering was organized to celebrate a student who had completed final-year examinations and involved 10 students in total. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya stated that the students reportedly consumed substances suspected to be drugs and alcohol.

This Day reports that the university dismissed claims that seven students died, clarifying that the six survivors are currently receiving medical attention at various hospitals. Premium Times noted that the four deceased students were found dead in a lodge on Wednesday.

In response to the incident, Prof. Ortuanya announced three days of mourning during which all academic and social activities at the university will be suspended. This Day further reported that a previously scheduled town hall meeting between the university community and the Enugu State Governor has been suspended.

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