Three lecturers of Abia State University, Uturu, have been found dead at the school on the same day causing unprecedented panic in the institution.
The three lecturers — Prof. A. I. Nwabughuogu of History/International Relations Department, Dr D. S. Okoroigwe of Geography/Planning Department and Dr Osince Okike of Political Science, all died on Friday, September 3, 2021.
The causes of their deaths are yet to be ascertained by the institution as at Tuesday when the news broke out.
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University, Dr Victor Nkemdirim, has confirmed the deaths.
However, the institution is yet to issue an official statement on the incidents.