Fresh and disturbing allegations have emerged following the de@ths of four people, including a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) student, during an off-campus gathering in Nsukka, Enugu State.
A young man whose sister was among the deceased has reportedly disclosed that she sent him a WhatsApp message while the party was ongoing, expressing discomfort over events at the gathering.
According to him, his sister complained that some attendees were being EEDC Announces Power Outage in Anambra and parts of Enugu from August 31st to September 1st, 2025.pressured to drink the beverage served at the party.
Another account has suggested that the gathering was not organised to celebrate the host’s graduation or birthday, as previously reported. Rather, the celebrant was allegedly marking the purchase of a new car and celebrating a significant amount of money he had reportedly made.
Although the young man reportedly introduced himself as a web designer, allegations have surfaced on social media claiming that he was involved in internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo. These claims have not been independently verified.
Further reports indicate that the celebrant was preparing to open a new shop this week. He had allegedly rented a business premises and commenced furnishing it ahead of the planned opening.
Tragically, he was reportedly among the four people who died during the gathering.
There are also claims that an unidentified individual drove his car away from the lodge after the incident. The person’s identity and reasons for taking the vehicle remain unclear.
In another troubling account, approximately 15 people were said to have attended the gathering, but only six were allegedly made to consume the beverage.
Of the six, four reportedly died, while the remaining two are said to be in critical condition and fighting for their lives.
Perhaps one of the most puzzling claims surrounding the incident is that the individual who allegedly shared the beverage did not consume any of it.
These fresh allegations have added another layer of uncertainty to the tragedy, particularly regarding the nature of the beverage, the circumstances under which some attendees allegedly consumed it and what might have caused the deaths.
The conflicting accounts and emerging claims have heightened calls for a thorough investigation to establish exactly what happened at the gathering.
However, the allegations surrounding forced consumption, possible poisoning and the identity of the person who allegedly took the celebrant’s car remain unverified and should not be treated as established facts.
Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths through forensic examinations, medical findings and police investigations.