Tension has risen at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), following reports that a student has died after allegedly being beaten by fellow students over a suspected phone theft.
The incident was said to have occurred at the Eni Njoku male hostel, though the university has not yet issued an official statement, and the identity of the deceased remains unconfirmed.
According to a Facebook post by social media influencer Sen Chijinkem Ugwuanyi on Thursday, the student was dragged out by other hostel occupants and severely assaulted, leaving him critically injured. He added that all efforts to save the student’s life failed.
Ugwuanyi wrote: A sad incident was reported at Eni Njoku male hostel in UNN, where a student allegedly died after being beaten by other hostel residents over a suspected phone theft. The student was dragged out and beaten, sustaining serious injuries, and attempts to rescue him were unsuccessful.
As of the time of filing this report, UNN’s management had not officially confirmed the incident. The Acting PRO, Inya Agha Egwu, said he was currently in Lagos and could not provide details.
However, a senior lecturer in the university confirmed the development, describing it as shocking.
“Yes, the incident happened. It was a very big shock that such a thing occurred in a university community. Those involved must face appropriate punishment,” he said.
