The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has confirmed the death of four students and the hospitalisation of six others following a house party held outside the university campus.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, disclosed this on Thursday, noting that investigations are underway to establish the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
According to him, preliminary findings have raised concerns about possible alcohol abuse and the presence of drug-related paraphernalia at the venue of the party.
Professor Ortuanya added that the university is cooperating with security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As a mark of respect for the deceased, the institution has declared three days of mourning, during which all social and academic activities have been suspended.
The university management has urged members of the university community to remain calm and to refrain from speculation while investigations continue.
The identities of the deceased students and the condition of those hospitalised have not been disclosed.
Source: NTA News
