A heartbreaking incident has occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where a male student tragically lost his life after jumping from the balcony of his off-campus residence. The lodge, a three-story building situated near the university premises, became the scene of chaos and sorrow following the student’s fatal leap.
According to reports from eyewitnesses, the distressing event took place on the evening of Thursday, June 5. Residents of the lodge were reportedly alarmed by a sudden, loud thud. Rushing outside to investigate, they discovered the lifeless body of the student lying in a pool of blood at the base of the building.
The student was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in an attempt to save his life. Sadly, medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Further accounts suggest that the student may have ingested a hallucinogenic substance known as “colos” before the incident. A fellow student, who spoke anonymously to LIB, claimed that the deceased had been given the drug by another occupant of the lodge.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, visibly distraught residents of the building can be seen confronting and scolding the young man believed to have given the substance to the victim.
The accused, who appeared to be heavily under the influence himself, was reportedly unable to offer any coherent explanation or defense during the confrontation.
He was also accused by witnesses of passively watching as the victim took the fatal leap from the balcony without making any attempt to intervene.
Authorities have taken the alleged supplier of the drug—believed to be the deceased’s roommate—into custody. Due to his current condition, law enforcement officials plan to conduct a full interrogation once he is no longer under the influence of the substance.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the university community, sparking renewed conversations about drug use, mental health, and student welfare. As investigations continue, students and parents alike are calling for increased awareness and preventive measures to curb substance abuse on and off campuses.
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