A fresh graduate of the Department of Quantity Surveying, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Ifunanya Miracle, aka Bliss, has lost her life during an attempt to escape a yet-to-be-identified prankster’s robbery on the premises of the school in the Awka area of Anambra State.
The incident occurred on the evening of June 9, 2024, when Ifunanya, known as Bliss among her peers, and her friend Peace, a student of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, boarded a tricycle. A fellow passenger allegedly demanded their phones in what appeared to be a robbery attempt. In a desperate effort to escape, both girls jumped from the moving tricycle. Sadly, Ifunanya sustained fatal injuries to her head upon hitting the ground, while Peace survived but was hospitalized with injuries.
It later emerged that the incident was not a robbery but a misguided prank by a final-year student of the university. This revelation has stunned the university community, prompting an outpouring of grief and anger over the senseless loss of life.
Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, spokesperson for the university, confirmed the details and expressed deep regret over the incident. He disclosed that the prankster had come forward and would face disciplinary action following Ifunanya’s burial. Dr. Ojukwu emphasized the importance of avoiding such dangerous pranks and urged students to exercise caution and responsibility.
The university administration, along with the families involved, has been in discussions to address the aftermath of this tragic event. They have agreed that the prankster’s family will bear the funeral expenses for Ifunanya and cover Peace’s hospital bills.
This incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of reckless behavior, even in jest, and has left the university community mourning the untimely loss of a promising young graduate.
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