Seven UNN Pharmacy Students Feared Dead During Graduation Celebration
… PANS Reacts

Reports of seven UNN pharmacy students dying at a celebration sparked concern across the university community. But the students’ association has now challenged the claims, offering a different account of what happened.

The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students, UNN Chapter, has debunked reports that seven pharmacy students died during a party at End in Praise Lodge, Nsukka.

The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Chapter, has dismissed reports claiming that seven pharmacy students died during a party at End in Praise Lodge, Hilltop, Nsukka, Enugu State.

The clarification followed reports alleging that seven students lost their lives during a house party organised to celebrate the completion of their academic programme.

However, PANS said there was no confirmed information establishing that any of the deceased persons were pharmacy students.

In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Onah Olisemeka, and Secretary-General, Obasi Chibuike, the association explained that it had commenced enquiries after receiving reports linking pharmacy students to the incident.

As part of its investigation, Olisemeka said he visited Faith Foundation Hospital, where the bodies of four victims, comprising two males and two females, had reportedly been deposited at the mortuary.

He said he personally viewed the bodies but could not identify any of the deceased as a pharmacy student.

The PANS president also made enquiries about other victims and people affected by the incident.

Among those reportedly receiving medical attention, he identified two familiar UNN social media personalities, Rymez, known for his street-vlogging content, and Golden, who is popular for dance videos.

The association acknowledged that the reports had caused concern among pharmacy students, their families, friends and other members of the university community.

It therefore urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, stressing the importance of relying on credible updates rather than speculation.

PANS-UNN assured its members that it would continue to monitor developments and communicate any verified information relating to the incident.

Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identities of all those affected remain subjects of further enquiries.