1 UNN student dies, 9 escape death in auto mishap

… as university authority mourns deceased, cautions against night travel

BY JUDE OSSAI / ENUGU

Tragedy struck the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community as one of its student has been confirmed dead in a motor accident.

Nine of the university students, however, escaped death in the auto mishap.

In a statement by Inya Agha Egwu, Ag. Public Relations Officer, UNN, made available to Daily News Nigeria on Monday, stated, “The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has received with deep sorrow, the tragic news of a road accident involving ten of our students on the night of Saturday, November 1, 2025, along the Opi -Nsukka Road.

“The students were reportedly on their way from Nsukka to Enugu to attend a music concert organized by popular Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, when the unfortunate incident occurred.

“Regrettably, Nwankwo Chukwuebuka Chrisantus, a third-year student in the Department of Economics, lost his life in the accident. Other students who sustained varying degrees of injury were admitted at the Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka. Some of them have been discharged while others with more serious injuries are still receiving treatment at the hospital.

“The University Management and the entire University Community commiserate with the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased student and prays for the repose of his soul. The Management equally wishes the injured students a speedy and full recovery.

“The University of Nigeria also uses this sad moment to advise all its students to avoid unnecessary and night travels and to always seek permission from the Student Affairs Department before embarking on trips outside the University’s campuses. This is in the interest of their safety and wellbeing.

“The University of Nigeria will always prioritize the welfare and safety of all students and will continue to provide the necessary support to those affected by this unfortunate incident.

Editor

Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.