At least seven newly graduated pharmacy students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have died, plunging the institution into a state of sorrow.
The deceased reportedly died during a social gathering to celebrate the completion of their studies, turning what was supposed to be a moment of joy and ecstasy into a crippling moment of tragedy, grief and sorrow for the tertiary institution.
The incident happened on Wednesday night at Hilltop, an off-campus residential area in Nsukka, Enugu State, where the graduates had gathered for a sign-out house party.
The students had earlier shared videos and photographs of their celebrations on social media after completing their academic programmes.
However, the joyous occasion reportedly turned tragic after reports filtered through to the public that seven of the graduates died at a celebration party in the University community
An eyewitness who spoke in confidence with newsmen said the incident was a dark day for Nsukka, alleging that the students lost their lives during an indoor party organised to celebrate their graduation.
Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the lifeless bodies of some of the victims lying in a room.
The circumstances surrounding the reported deaths remain uncertain, while the identities of the victims have yet to be officially established.
However, a student of the University who spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed that a medical examination showed an overdose of hard drugs in the body system of one of the survivors.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the university management nor the Enugu State Police Command had issued an official statement on the incident.
Watch the video of the deceased’s lifeless bodies here
