NANS mourns death of two Nasarawa varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students  (NANS) has condemned the tragic event at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, which resulted in the death of two students and numerous others injured.

President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, called for investigation into the mishandling of the distribution of palliatives leading to the unfortunate incident.

He commiserated with the university management, families, and friends of the deceased.

The statement read: “On behalf of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), we offer our heartfelt condolences to the university management, families, and friends of the deceased.

“It is imperative that an investigation be conducted into the incident and those responsible for the mishandling of the distribution of palliatives be held accountable.

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“We urge governments and individuals involved in distributing relief materials to adopt modern distribution methods to prevent any loss of life. The safety and well-being of Students and citizens should always be prioritized.

“We also call on the university management to provide support and counseling services to the affected Students. It is essential that they receive the necessary care and assistance during this challenging time.

“Let us learn from this tragic event and take the necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,”.