The Enugu State Police Command said its operatives have commenced an investigation into the “sudden and unnatural deaths” of four persons reportedly identified as students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who took ill during an alleged academic sign-out celebration at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka, on November 11, 2026.
According to the police Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a press release, the victims, comprising two males and two females, reportedly took ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages at the gathering. Six other students were also rushed to the hospital for treatment, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival. Alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, and the remains of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
“The Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the cause of the deaths. Further updates will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” Ndukwe restated.
SP DANIEL NDUKWE, mnipr, mnisma
Police Public Relations Officer
Enugu State Command
State Headquarters
GRA, Enugu, November 12, 2026
