By Our Reporter
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has condemned the killing of Mr. Chiebonam Nweze during a students’ social event on its campus last Friday.
The incident occurred on September 12, 2025, at a bonfire night organised by the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. According to the university, miscreants from a neighboring community infiltrated the event, leading to violence that resulted in Nweze’s fatal stabbing.
UNN’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, clarified that neither the deceased nor the attackers were students of the institution. He said the university’s security unit, working with the Anti-Cult Unit of the Nigeria Police, had apprehended all those responsible.
The management expressed condolences to Nweze’s family and described the incident as “unfortunate and deeply regrettable.”
In response, the university announced restrictions on student social activities. Henceforth, all events will be held only during the daytime under security supervision, with no activities allowed beyond 6:00 p.m.
“The University of Nigeria remains fully committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all members of its community and will continue to take every necessary measure to prevent a recurrence of such incidents,” the statement said.