Four University of Nigeria Students Die After Off-Campus Party Incident

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has confirmed that four students died after an incident at an off-campus party in Nsukka, Enugu State. This tragic event took place on November 11, 2026, during a celebration for a friend who had just finished his final-year exams.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, ten students were involved in the incident. The four who died reportedly consumed substances believed to be alcohol and drugs. The other six students are currently receiving medical care at various hospitals.

Professor Ortuanya also noted that the students involved came from different academic departments, countering earlier claims that they were all from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He described the situation as “a death too many” and announced a three-day mourning period for the students who lost their lives.