The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has condemned the tragic killing of a guest, 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.
The deceased, who is a businessman, was confirmed dead before receiving medical attention at the university’s medical center.
According to the university management, the event was infiltrated by miscreants from a neighboring community, who caused violence that led to the fatal stabbing.
In a statement on Monday, UNN’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Agha Egwu, clarified that neither the deceased nor the attackers were students of the institution.
Mr. Egwu added that the university’s security unit, in collaboration with the Anti-Cult Unit of the Nigeria Police, had apprehended all those responsible for the killing.
The management expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, describing the incident as “unfortunate and deeply regrettable.”
In response, the university announced new restrictions on student social activities.
All such events will henceforth be held only during the daytime under security supervision, with no activities permitted 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 reads.