THE University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community was thrown into grief and mourning on Wednesday night, November 11, as seven newly graduated Pharmacy students died during a celebration to mark the completion of their academic programmes.
The incident occurred at Hilltop, an off-campus residential area in Nsukka, Enugu State, where the promising graduates had gathered for a sign-out house party.
Before then, they had reportedly taken to social media to share videos and photographs of themselves celebrating the completion of their programmes.
Things, however, became sour when celebration turned to grief and mourning, as seven of the graduates died in the moment of joy.
The circumstances surrounding and cause of their death, as well as their identities were yet to be ascertained at press time.
Meanwhile, the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, has assured that the management would issue an official statement on the incident.
In a message to journalists on Thursday morning, November 12, Egwu said: “Good morning, colleagues. Those calling in connection with the incident that happened last night should please hold on.
“We will issue an official statement on the matter soon. Thank you.”
