The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), community has been left concerned following reports of a serious incident involving newly graduated Pharmacy students during a gathering in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, Enugu State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night, November 11, 2026, when the graduates gathered for a private sign-out celebration after completing their academic programmes.
Some of the students had earlier shared photographs and videos of their celebrations on social media, marking the completion of their studies.
However, the gathering reportedly took an unexpected turn, with initial accounts suggesting that several participants were found unresponsive at the location.
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While some reports have put the number of affected students at seven, other accounts have cited six. The exact number of those affected, their identities and the circumstances surrounding the incident have yet to be officially established.
An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, described the development as distressing for the Nsukka community.
There have also been unverified claims concerning the possible involvement of substances at the gathering. However, no official medical or investigative findings have been released to establish the cause of the incident.
The university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, reportedly told journalists that the management would issue an official statement on the matter.
Further details are awaited from the university and the Enugu State Police Command as efforts continue to establish what happened.