Tragedy has reportedly struck the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in Enugu State, following the deaths of several newly graduated students after a private sign-out celebration.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Hilltop area of Nsukka, where Pharmacy graduates had gathered to celebrate completing their academic programmes.
According to reports published on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the graduates were found dead following the celebration.
Conflicting Reports on UNN Graduates’ Deaths
Vanguard and OhiBaba reported that seven Pharmacy graduates died during the gathering.
Watch Video: Footage circulating on social media in connection with the reported incident near the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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However, Daily Post placed the death toll at six, comprising five women and one man reportedly found inside an apartment near the university.
The conflicting figures have raised questions about the exact number of victims and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Cause of Death Remains Unconfirmed
The cause of death remains unknown, and authorities have yet to publicly establish what happened.
Unverified claims circulating online have suggested possible substance-related causes, but no official medical findings have confirmed these allegations.
The incident has generated concern across the university community, with students and residents awaiting clarification.
As of the initial reports, neither the university authorities nor the Enugu State Police Command had publicly confirmed the final death toll or cause of death.
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