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From Felix Ikeme, Nsukka
The Enugu State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the deaths of four persons reportedly identified as students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), during an alleged academic sign-out celebration in Nsukka.
The incident occurred on November 11, 2026, at an off-campus hostel in Hilltop, Nsukka, where the victims, comprising two males and two females, reportedly took ill after consuming alcoholic beverages at a gathering.
Six other students were also rushed to hospital for medical attention, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
He said alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, while the remains of the deceased had been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
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“The victims, comprising two males and two females, reportedly took ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages at the gathering.
“Six other students were also rushed to the hospital for treatment, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival.
“Alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, and the remains of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
“The Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the cause of the deaths.
“Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” Ndukwe said.
It would be recalled that the UNN management had on Thursday confirmed that four of its students died during an off-campus sign-out party, while six others were hospitalised following the tragic incident.
