Seven UNN Pharmacy Graduates Reportedly Die After Sign-Out Party in Nsukka

Shock and grief have enveloped the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), following reports that seven newly graduated pharmacy students died after a sign-out celebration in the university community.

The graduates were reportedly involved in an off-campus gathering at the Hilltop axis of Nsukka on Wednesday, November 11, shortly after celebrating the completion of their academic programme.

The incident came barely hours after videos and photographs of the students celebrating their graduation circulated on social media.

A social media influencer, Chininkem Ugwuanyi, raised the alarm in a post describing the incident as a dark day for the university community.

According to him, the seven graduates reportedly lost their lives during a house party at the Hilltop area.

The circumstances surrounding their reported deaths remain unclear, as details of what transpired at the gathering have yet to be officially established.

A video purportedly showing the victims lying lifeless in a room has also circulated on social media, further heightening concerns over the incident.

As of the time of filing this report, the university management and the Enugu State Police Command had yet to issue official statements confirming the incident.

The identities of the alleged victims and the circumstances surrounding their deaths were also yet to be officially disclosed.

The incident has raised concerns within the university community, with calls expected for an investigation to establish what led to the reported deaths.