The death of a first-year student whose lifeless body was discovered in a drainage on Friday, July 5 has been confirmed by the Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The deceased, identified as Favour Okenyi from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, was found near Akanu Ibiam Stadium within the university premises.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Nsukka, the university’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Okwun Omeaku, confirmed the incident.
“The University Community was shocked on Friday, July 5, by the distressing discovery of a lifeless body found in a drainage near Akanu Ibiam Stadium, UNN.
“The University administration is deeply saddened by the loss of our student and extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased for the tragic death of such a promising young student.
“The management is collaborating with security agencies and the family of the deceased to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death and to prevent any potential recurrence of such incidents in the future,” the statement added.
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