Four people dead after gathering near UNN

Four people have died after a gathering at an off-campus lodge in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, close to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. This incident has caused a lot of reactions, especially after graphic videos spread on social media.

The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chapter, has denied claims that seven Pharmacy students died. They said there is no confirmed report of any Pharmacy student among the dead.

In a statement signed by its President, Onah Olisaemeka, and Secretary-General, Obasi Chibuike V., on Thursday, the association stated, “There is no confirmed report of any pharmacy student being among the victims of the incident.”

The association’s president mentioned he visited Faith Foundation Hospital. There, he saw the bodies of four deceased persons, which included two males and two females.

“In a bid to ascertain the facts and address the growing concerns within our community, I personally visited Faith Foundation Hospital, where the bodies of four deceased persons (two boys and two girls) from the incident were deposited at the mortuary.
I also personally viewed the deceased, and can confirm that I did not recognise any of them as a pharmacy student,” the statement read.

The association also mentioned that two people taken to the hospital after the incident are known on social media for their street vlogging and dance videos. They are popular figures called Rymez and Golden.

“We understand the anxiety and concern this information may have generated, particularly among pharmacy students, their families, friends, and the wider university community.
We therefore urge everyone to exercise restraint, avoid spreading unverified information, and rely on credible updates rather than speculation,” the statement added.

A student at the university, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that the incident happened in Nsukka. But they said they could not identify if the victims were students.

The student said, “It is true it happened.”
They also added that some of the affected people were still conscious and getting treatment at a hospital.

“Some persons are still conscious, and they are in the hospital,” the student said.

The student, however, explained that the incident took place outside the university campus. They could not confirm if those involved were UNN students.

The incident caught widespread attention on Thursday after videos showed people lying still inside a room at the lodge. Initially, reports suggested they were linked to a Pharmacy students’ celebration after finishing exams.

But the identities of the deceased and what caused the incident are still unclear.
Our correspondent reached out to the Enugu State Police Command for confirmation and more details, but they had not responded by the time of this report.