The UNN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Orthuanya
Six fresh graduates of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), were said to have been found stone dead in an apartment around the Hilltop area of the university community in Enugu State.
The incident, which was said to have occurred on Thursday morning, has thrown the university community into mourning and caused panic among residents and students. A report by Daily Post stated that the victims, comprising five females and one male, were said to have graduated on Wednesday, a day before their bodies were discovered.
Their graduation celebration has reportedly turned into tragedy, with the circumstances surrounding their deaths yet to be established. Efforts to reach the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, for confirmation were unsuccessful, as calls put through to his telephone were not answered.
Also, communication made to the UNN Public Relations Office for confirmation and clarification didn’t quite bear much fruit. However, from the Public Relations Office came the message sent via WhatsApp thus: “Good morning, colleagues. All those calling in relation to the incident that happened last night should please hold on. We will issue an official statement on the matter soon. Thank you.”
Meanwhile, anxiety has gripped the Hilltop area and the wider university community, with students and residents seeking answers over the tragic incident. As of the time of filing this report, the police had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
