…as police launch probe
Police in Enugu have launched an investigation into the sudden and unnatural deaths of four persons identified as students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who suddenly fell ill during an academic sign-out celebration at Hilltop Hostel, Nsukka, on Wednesday.
Police said in a statement that the victims, comprising two males and two females, suddenly fell ill after allegedly consuming alcoholic beverages at the gathering.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, said six other students were also rushed to the hospital for treatment, while the four victims were confirmed dead on arrival.
Police said the alcoholic beverages were recovered from the scene, and the remains of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary for autopsy.
The PPRO further stated that the command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the cause of the deaths.
