Tragedy hits UNN as six students reportedly found dead in apartment after final exams

Six students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, comprising five females and one male, were reportedly found dead in an apartment near the campus on Thursday, a day after completing their final examinations, with the cause of death yet to be established.

Tragedy struck the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, on Thursday after six students were reportedly found dead inside an apartment near the institution.

According to Daily Post, the victims, comprising five females and one male, had reportedly completed their final examinations on Wednesday, November 11, before their bodies were discovered the following morning.

The incident occurred around the Hilltop area, a residential neighbourhood popular among students of the university.

The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, with no official confirmation of the cause as of the time of reporting.

Efforts to obtain comments from the Enugu State Police Command were unsuccessful, as calls to its spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, went unanswered.

The discovery reportedly triggered panic among students and residents, who expressed concern over the sudden deaths.

The identities of the deceased had not been officially disclosed.

Authorities had yet to publicly establish what happened inside the apartment or confirm whether an investigation had commenced.