The Enugu State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the deaths of four persons, reportedly students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), following an alleged academic sign-out celebration at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, reportedly involved six other students who also took ill and were rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday, the four deceased persons comprised two males and two females.
The victims were said to have taken ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages during the gathering. They were subsequently confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital.
The police disclosed that alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, while the remains of the deceased had been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
The Command said it had launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the actual cause of the deaths.
It added that further information would be made available as the investigation progresses.
