Tragedy Strikes UNIZIK as 100-Level Student Dies After Denied Hostel Access for Three Days

100-level law student, Ajana Isabella, a female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has tragically lost her life after being denied access to her hostel room for three consecutive days. The incident has sparked outrage among students and raised serious concerns about the university’s accommodation policies.

According to sources close to the university, the deceased, identified as Ajana Isabella, had been locked out of her hostel room in ELMADA Hostel for three days due to a missing spare key. Despite repeated requests to hostel authorities and security personnel, she was not granted entry. On the third day, her lifeless body was discovered in a nearby area, raising suspicions about the circumstances leading to her death.

The incident has ignited protests among students, who are demanding accountability from the university administration. Many students have taken to social media to express their grief and anger, with hashtags like #JusticeForAjana trending online.

“She was locked out for three days, and now she’s gone. This is unacceptable.”

One student wrote on Twitter.

In a statement released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, the institution expressed deep sorrow over the incident and promised a thorough investigation.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. An internal inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of this tragic event,”

the statement read.

The university’s accommodation policies include the establishment of a 24-hour help desk for hostel-related issues and the provision of emergency contact numbers for students.

“No student should ever feel unsafe or unsupported. We demand that the university take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future,” said a representative of the Student Union Government.

The untimely death of Ajana Isabella serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by students living in university-hosted accommodations. As investigations continue, the university community and the public await justice and hope for systemic changes that prioritize student safety and well-being.