UNIZIK Student Dies Suddenly While Playing Football on Campus

A tragic incident occurred on Monday morning, July 7, 2025, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, as a 300-level Microbiology student, Tochi Martins Attah, reportedly slumped and died while playing football. The incident took place at the Elmada Hostel premises.

Tochi, fondly known among his peers as T-Funds, was the younger brother of Hon. Dr. Simon Attah, the current chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. Reports indicate that Tochi had recently made a switch from Microbiology to a medical course before the unfortunate event.

His death was confirmed by Engr. Sabastine Aku, President of Useh Youths, who released a statement on behalf of the Attah family and the Useh community. The statement expressed deep sorrow over the loss and called for prayers and support for the grieving family.