By Aina Shehu
Shock and sorrow have gripped the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), following the tragic death of a 300-level student who was found lifeless inside his locked lodge.
The heartbreaking discovery was made on Monday after neighbours, worried by his unusual silence and absence, peered through the window and found him unresponsive. The quiet, lonely circumstances surrounding his death have left fellow students shaken and mourning.
Preliminary reports suggest the young undergraduate had been battling severe financial hardship in the days leading up to the incident, highlighting the silent struggles many students face while trying to survive academic life.
Across campus and on social media, tributes and emotional reactions poured in, with students expressing grief and calling for stronger mental health awareness, better welfare support, and more accessible financial assistance for those in distress.
Many described the tragedy as a painful reminder that behind classroom smiles, some students are fighting unseen battles — poverty, pressure, and emotional pain — often in silence.
As of the time of this report, the university management and law enforcement authorities are yet to release an official statement, while investigations into the incident are ongoing