Enugu Police Launch Investigation into Deaths of Four During Alleged UNN Sign-out Celebration
The Enugu State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of four persons reportedly identified as students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who allegedly took ill during an academic sign-out celebration at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, reportedly involved two male and two female students who suddenly took ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages at the gathering.
According to a press release issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, six other students were also rushed to the hospital for medical attention, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival.
The police disclosed that alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, while the remains of the deceased had been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
The Command said the investigation was aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident and determining the actual cause of the deaths.
It assured members of the public that further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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