ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Three students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, have been found dead in their hostel.
The bodies were found at the Igbariam campus of the institution.
Although the cause of their deaths has not been ascertained, some people in the university campus suspected foul play as they were locked in their room from outside.
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Harrison Madubueze, in a statement said: “The university management received with rude shock the news of the death of three of our students.
“At the moment, the date, time and manner of their death are still uncertain.
“However, security operatives are investigating the matter and at the appropriate time, they will make the findings public.”
Madubueze said the university was not aware that some students in the second year class and above were still within the University environment.
According to her, the institution closed on Wednesday 24th August 2022, after the second semester examination and would resume on 1st October, 2022.