A male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has died after jumping from a three-storey building on Thursday.
According to reports, the unfortunate incident took place at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction, Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The student whose identity was not revealed jumped from the balcony of a building near the school after reportedly consuming some unknown substances suspected to be “mkpurummiri”.
Witnesses near the scene disclosed that after the student fell to the ground, efforts were made to resuscitate him, but they proved futile as he was confirmed dead in a nearby hospital, where he was rushed.
“We suddenly heard a loud thud yesterday (Thursday) evening, prompting a rush to the scene where the young man was found lying in a pool of his own blood, critically injured.
“The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of his family, was identified as a tenant in the lodge.
“Shockingly, when concerned residents checked his room, his roommate was found in an incoherent state, allegedly under the influence of the same substances they had taken earlier.
“Despite efforts to save him, the student was confirmed dead at a nearby hospital.
“Authorities are working diligently to contact the deceased’s family and investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” an eyewitness recounted.
The victim’s roommate is in custody and will be interrogated further when he is stable.
The incident was confirmed by the Chief Safety Officer at UNIZIK, Ken Chukwurah, who said that an investigation was underway.
“We are still investigating to be sure of what happened, how it happened and the proper identity of the victim.
“It happened in a private lodge outside the school, and we don’t have control over who is admitted to such lodges.”