The Police Command in Enugu State has launched investigation into the death of four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) during a sign-out party in Nsukka.
The students allegedly took ill during an academic sign-out celebration at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka, on Nov. 11.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Thursday.
According to Ndukwe, 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 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,” he said.
The spokesman said that further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses. (NAN)
