A male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, tragically lost his life after jumping from a three-storey building at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction, Ifite-Awka. The incident occurred on Thursday evening after the student allegedly consumed unknown substances suspected to be hard drugs.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim fell to the ground and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead. His roommate, who was also under the influence of the same substance, is currently in police custody and will be questioned once he stabilizes. The student’s identity has not been disclosed, pending notification of his family.
The Chief Safety Officer at UNIZIK, Ken Chukwurah, confirmed the incident, stating that it happened at a private lodge outside the school, and an investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to contact the deceased’s family and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The student’s roommate’s condition and potential involvement in the incident are also being assessed as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident has sparked concern, and authorities are working diligently to determine the facts surrounding the tragic event [1][2].
