Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has ordered a thorough investigation into the de@ths of four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), following an off-campus sign-out party that reportedly left six others hospitalised.
The governor also announced plans to work with authorities of tertiary institutions in the state to enforce a ban on sign-out parties and other excessive celebrations among students.
Mbah disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Describing the incident as a painful loss, the governor expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and the university community, noting that the young students died in their prime.
He said the state government would work with the university management and security agencies to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and prevent a recurrence.
The governor also suspended his scheduled town hall meeting with the UNN community, which was supposed to hold on Friday, November 13, 2026, as the state joins the university in mourning the deceased.
Mbah further called on relevant agencies and educational institutions to intensify public awareness campaigns on the dangers of drug use and abuse.
