The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu State in the 2027 general elections, Obodoeze Ocho, has called for a through investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of four students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Recall that they died Nov 11 during a room party to celebrate the signing-out of one of them. The Enugu State Police Command, on Friday, stated that it had commenced probe into the death.
Ocho in a release signed by his spokesman, Oliver Ossai, said he received the news of the death of the four students and others hospitalised with shock.
According to him, “The need for investigation into the death is to avert a recurrence. The survivors must also receive full medical and psychological support. Our hearts are with the bereaved parents and families. No parent should bury a child.”
He also condoled with the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Simon Ortuanya; the university management, staff, and the entire UNN community. “This is not just UNN’s loss. It is a collective loss. We continue to pray for the six students receiving medical attention for speedy and complete recovery,” he said.
He advised young ones to place their lives “above any celebration”.
