UNN TR∆GEDY TAKES NEW TURN: “MY NIECE WAS AMONG THE V!CTIMS, HER FRIEND DID NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING” — EZEUGO RAISES ALARM, OFFERS ₦500,000 REWARD

Fresh allegations have emerged following the mysterious deaths of four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), after an off-campus house party in Enugu State, as a man identified as Ezeugo claims that his niece was among those affected and that there may be more to the tragedy than initially reported.

Ezeugo has questioned the circumstances surrounding the gathering, particularly the conduct of a female friend who allegedly invited his niece to the party.

He has also announced a ₦500,000 reward for credible information that could help locate the friend, whom he believes should be questioned by investigators.

“MY NIECE WAS JUST A FRESHER”

According to Ezeugo, his niece was a first-year university student who had only recently begun her academic journey.

He described her as a quiet young woman who did not consume alcohol.

His account raises questions about why a first-year student attended a gathering reportedly organised to celebrate someone who had completed final-year examinations.

However, her exact identity and circumstances have not been independently established.

FRIEND ALLEGEDLY REFUSED FOOD AND DRINKS

One of Ezeugo’s most serious allegations concerns the female friend who reportedly invited his niece.

He claimed that the friend was the only person among the group who did not consume any of the food or drinks served at the gathering.

According to his account, the friend allegedly left when other attendees began experiencing weakness and distress.

He further alleged that she did not raise an alarm or seek emergency assistance before leaving.

These claims have not been confirmed by the police, and they do not establish that the friend committed any offence.

Nevertheless, Ezeugo believes investigators should establish what happened and why the woman allegedly left the gathering.

WHY WERE STUDENTS’ PHONES ALLEGEDLY COLLECTED?

Ezeugo also raised concerns over claims that mobile phones belonging to attendees were collected during the party.

He questioned who collected the devices, why they were taken and whether the action prevented the students from contacting relatives or seeking help.

According to him, the female friend who invited his niece allegedly retained her own phone.

He further claimed that the family possesses evidence of a chat in which his niece expressed discomfort about the gathering before the phones were reportedly taken away.

The alleged messages and phone collection have not been independently authenticated.

₦500,000 REWARD ANNOUNCED

Ezeugo has offered ₦500,000 to anyone who provides credible information that could help locate the female friend.

He appealed for useful information and said the identities of informants would be treated confidentially.

However, there has been no official police confirmation that the woman is wanted, has been declared a suspect or is deliberately evading investigators.

Anyone with relevant information should provide it directly to the Enugu State Police Command rather than attempting to confront or apprehend an individual independently.

FOUR DEAD, SIX HOSPITALISED

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, confirmed that four students died following the off-campus gathering on November 11, 2026.

Six other students were taken to hospitals for treatment.

The victims included two males and two females.

The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya, explained that preliminary findings suggested possible alcohol or drug involvement but emphasised that the findings were not conclusive.

The university declared three days of mourning and suspended academic and social activities in honour of the deceased.

POLICE BEGIN INVESTIGATION

The Enugu State Police Command confirmed that it had commenced an investigation into the incident.

Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed that alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene.

The bodies of the deceased were deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.

Investigators are expected to establish the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the gathering.

As of the latest confirmed police statement, there was no conclusive finding that the students were deliberately poisoned.

GOVERNOR PETER MBAH ORDERS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has also called for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.

He expressed sympathy with the families of the deceased and urged cooperation between the university authorities and security agencies.

The governor also called for stronger measures against dangerous sign-out celebrations.

QUESTIONS THAT MUST BE ANSWERED

Was there any evidence of deliberate poisoning, or were the deaths caused by another medical or toxicological event?

Who organised the gathering, and who supplied the food and drinks?

Were the students’ phones actually collected, and if so, by whom?

Can the alleged chat messages be independently authenticated?

Did anyone leave the gathering after noticing that participants were becoming ill?

What do the autopsy and toxicology findings reveal?

And can investigators establish the movements and actions of everyone present without relying on social media speculation?

Four young people have lost their lives, and their families deserve answers supported by evidence.

Ezeugo’s allegations warrant careful investigation, but suspicion alone must not be treated as proof of guilt.

The public should avoid circulating unverified accusations or identifying individuals as criminals before investigators establish the facts.

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