4 UNN students die, 6 hospitalised after sign-out party

No fewer than four students of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) have been confirmed dead after attending an off-campus house party in Nsukka, Enugu State.

The UNN Vice-Chancellor,  Prof  Simon Ortuanya, confirmed the incident while briefing journalists in Nsukka on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Ortuanya said the incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, during a house party organised at the off campus of the university.

Ortuanya, who declared a three-day mourning, disclosed that 10 students of the university were involved in the incident.

The VC said: “They organised the party to celebrate one of their friends who concluded his final year examination.

“Unfortunately, four of them died after consuming substances suspected to be alcohol and drugs while the remaining six are currently at various stages of recuperation in the hospital.

“The university hereby declares a three-day mourning for the deceased students.

“Within these three days, all social and academic activities will be suspended in the university.”

Ortuanya also suspended a town hall meeting earlier scheduled between the UNN community and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, describing the loss of the students as “a death too many”.

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The VC clarified that the students involved in the incident cut across different departments as against the widely-speculated reports that they were only fom the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Ortuanya reiterated UNN earlier ban on all forms of sign-out celebrations in the university, urging students to desist from indulging in activities that would endanger their lives.

“The university is cooperating with security agencies to unravel the actual cause of death of the four students,” the VC added.

Ortuanya extended the university condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased students.

“UNN share in their grief at this difficult moment and pray for the repose of the souls of the departed,” he said.