How Drug Use Led to the Death of a UNIZIK Student Who Jumped from a Building

Tragedy struck the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) community in Awka last Thursday as a male student reportedly died after allegedly consuming hard drugs and jumping from a three-storey building.

The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction in Ifite-Awka, a location close to the university’s main gate. According to eyewitnesses, a loud thud was heard, prompting residents to rush outside, where they found the victim lying in a pool of blood with severe injuries.

The student, whose identity has not been officially released pending notification of his family, was said to be a tenant in the building. Attempts to save his life proved unsuccessful as he was confirmed dead shortly after being taken to a nearby hospital.

Upon entering the victim’s room, residents found his roommate in an incoherent state, allegedly under the influence of the same substance. The roommate has since been taken into custody by authorities and is expected to be questioned once he stabilizes.

Police and university officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to contact the deceased’s family.