UNN students' deaths: Gov Mbah orders investigation, seeks ban on sign-out celebrations
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the passing on of four students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, who reportedly died during an off-campus sign-out party for one of their friends, describing it as a heartbreaking loss. Mbah described the incident as a grievous loss, not only for […] UNN students' deaths: Gov Mbah orders investigation, seeks ban on…
Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has mourned the deaths of four University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) students who passed away during a sign-out party for a friend. In a press statement, Mbah described the incident as a "grievous loss" for the deceased's families, UNN, and the state of Enugu.
The governor expressed shock and deep sorrow upon learning of the off-campus sign-out party that led to the fatalities and the hospitalization of six other students. Mbah emphasized that the loss of these young lives, along with their promising futures, is deeply felt by everyone. He called for a full ban on sign-out parties and excessive celebrations among undergraduates, stating that such events have caused too many unnecessary tragedies for families and educational institutions across the country.
Mbah has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the students' deaths, working closely with university authorities and security agencies. He has also suspended his planned town hall meeting with UNN students and the community on November 13, 2026, to join in mourning the victims. The governor urged for more awareness campaigns on the dangers of drug use and abuse, praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased's souls.
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