A tragic incident occurred on the evening of Friday, September 12th, 2025, within the premises of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), leading to the untimely death of a young man known as Power_Autos, an indigene of Lejja, Nsukka.
The incident took place during a bonfire night organized by the Faculty of Arts, held at the Archaeology Department, directly opposite the UBA Hall of Fame within the UNN campus.
According to preliminary reports, both the victim, Power_Autos, and the alleged assailant, known as Daddy_Yo (also identified as Onyeka, from Umudiaka, Nsukka), are not students of the University. They were reportedly attendees at the event, which attracted participants from within and outside the institution.
The conflict is said to have begun after a minor altercation between the victim and the alleged attackers. Eyewitnesses report that Power_Autos’ Mercedes-Benz GLK inadvertently scratched the vehicle of the opposing party. The situation was initially managed by the University’s internal security personnel, who intervened and successfully de-escalated the matter.
However, as Power_Autos was leaving the scene with his friends, the situation took a deadly turn. Near the same area within the UNN campus, his vehicle was reportedly double-crossed by three other cars. Sensing danger, the friends accompanying Power_Autos allegedly fled the vehicle. Upon stepping out to address the situation, Power_Autos was brutally attacked, and his throat was slit with a knife. He died instantly at the scene.
Following the attack, the suspects attempted to flee the campus. In their haste, one of their vehicles reportedly fell into a gutter within the university premises, which they abandoned before continuing their escape on foot.
The University’s Chief Security Officer, Mr. Kris Alumona, immediately activated emergency response protocols. A signal was dispatched, and all exit points within the UNN campus were swiftly secured and locked down.
The suspects attempted to exit through the Odenigwe Gate axis, but due to the swift response by the University security team and local law enforcement, four of the individuals involved were apprehended. They are currently in police custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Enugu, where further investigations are ongoing.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has expressed its deep regret over the tragic incident and assured the public that all necessary cooperation will be given to law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served.
More updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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