The Enugu State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the deaths of four persons reportedly identified as students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, following an alleged academic sign-out celebration in Nsukka.
The incident occurred on November 11, 2026, at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka, where the victims, comprising two males and two females, reportedly took ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages during the gathering.
Six other students were also rushed to the hospital for medical attention, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a press statement, saying alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, while the remains of the deceased had been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
He said the Command had launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the actual cause of the deaths.
The Police promised to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
