The incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday night in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, Enugu State, where the students, said to be Pharmacy graduates, gathered for a sign-out celebration.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, while the identities of the victims and the actual number of casualties have yet to be officially confirmed.
A video circulating on social media reportedly showed the lifeless bodies of some of the students inside the room where the celebration took place.
When contacted for clarification, the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, said the management would issue an official statement on the incident.
In a message to journalists, he urged them to exercise patience pending the university’s official communication.
“Good morning, colleagues. Those calling in connection with the incident that happened last night should please hold on. We will issue an official statement on the matter soon. Thank you,” he said.
The university has yet to provide further details about the incident as questions remain over what led to the reported deaths.
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