UNN Vice-Chancellor Addresses Tragic Deaths of Students

On November 11, 2026, four students from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) died following an incident at an off-campus party in Nsukka. Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Ortuanya confirmed that a total of 10 students were involved, with six others receiving treatment at various hospitals.

The gathering was organized to celebrate a friend's completion of final-year examinations. Ortuanya stated that the deceased students allegedly consumed a combination of alcohol and drugs.

He also corrected media claims that all students involved were from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, clarifying that they came from different departments across the university. Describing the incident as "a death too many," he announced a three-day mourning period in honor of the deceased students.

The deaths have deeply affected the university community, occurring during what was intended to be a celebratory occasion.