VIDEO: UNIZIK student dies after jumping from 3-storey building under drug influence

A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has died after allegedly consuming a dangerous hard drug,methamphetamine-based substance known as MKPURUMMIRI.

According to viral videos on X formerly Twitter, he allegedly jumped from a three-storey building located near Royal Kitchen junction, Awka, around 8:00 p.m. on Thursday night of June 5, 2025.

Eyewitnesses said the incident caused panic among residents near the school gate.

The yet-to-be-identified student was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately after the fall. Doctors confirmed him dead upon arrival.

Sources from the neighborhood said the student had taken MKPURUMMIRI before leaping from the building.

MKPURUMMIRI, a known methamphetamine-based substance, is notorious for causing hallucinations and erratic behavior in users.

Residents in the area reported hearing a loud thud followed by shouts.

They found the victim in a pool of blood at the base of the building.

Many believe he was hallucinating when he made the fatal jump.

Further investigation led neighbors to the student’s room, where his roommate was also found.

According to witnesses, the roommate was incoherent and appeared to be under the influence of the same substance.

The police took the roommate into custody. Investigators plan to interrogate him once his condition stabilizes.

He is currently receiving medical attention under police supervision.

The identity of the deceased has not been made public. Authorities say they are working to notify his family before releasing further information.

Students in the area expressed shock, saying the victim had appeared normal earlier that day.

Some students blamed peer pressure and drug abuse for the tragedy. One witness said, “MKPURUMMIRI is destroying lives.

It’s sad this is happening again.” Others called on the university and state government to increase awareness on drug abuse.

As of the time of this report, neither the university nor the police have issued an official statement.

Attempts to contact school management have been unsuccessful.

However, local police confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Community leaders in the area have called for stricter enforcement against drug peddlers.

They say this is not the first such incident around the school.

The tragic death has triggered concerns about the growing use of hard drugs among Nigerian university students.

Many fear more lives could be lost if urgent action is not taken.

UNIZIK students and residents continue to mourn the victim.

Authorities have promised to provide an update once the family has been contacted and initial investigations are completed.

Details of the story will be updated promptly.

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