Ten students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) were on their way from Nsukka to Enugu to attend a music concert organized by popular Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, when their vehicle was involved in an accident.

Nwankwo Chukwuebuka Chrisantus, a third-year student of the university in the Department of Economics, lost his life in the accident, while the other nine students sustained various degrees of injury and were admitted to the Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka.

The accident, according to the UNN Management, happened on Saturday, November 1, 2025, along the Opi-Nsukka Road.

?The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has received with deep sorrow, the tragic news of a road accident involving ten of our students on the night of Saturday, November 1, 2025, along the Opi-Nsukka Road.

?The students were reportedly on their way from Nsukka to Enugu to attend a music concert organized by popular Nigerian artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, when the unfortunate incident occurred.

?Regrettably, Nwankwo Chukwuebuka Chrisantus, a third-year student in the Department of Economics, lost his life in the accident. Other students who sustained varying degrees of injury were admitted to the Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka. Some of them have been discharged while others with more serious injuries are still receiving treatment at the hospital,? UNN Acting Public Relations Officer, Inya Egwu, said Monday in a press statement.

?The University Management and the entire University Community commiserate with the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased student and pray for the repose of his soul. The Management equally wishes the Injured students a speedy and full recovery,? the statement added.

It advised all students of the institution to avoid unnecessary and night travels and always seek permission from the university authority before embarking on any trip outside the institution?s campus.

?The University of Nigeria also uses this sad moment to advise all its students to avoid unnecessary and night travels and to always seek permission from the Student Affairs Department before embarking on trips outside the University?s campuses. This is in the interest of their safety and well-being.

?The University of Nigeria will always prioritize the welfare and safety of all students and will continue to provide the necessary support to those affected by this unfortunate incident,? the statement said.

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