By Peter Omopo
Awka, July 8, 2025 — A tragic incident has occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, as a 300-level student of Microbiology, identified as Tochi Martins Attah, reportedly slumped and died while playing football on campus.
The incident happened on Monday near the Elmada Hostel area, where students often gather for recreational activities.
Tochi, who was popularly known among his peers as “T-Funds”, was confirmed dead shortly after collapsing during the game. Efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The late student was the younger brother of Dr. Simon Attah, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
News of the student’s passing was confirmed in a statement issued by Sabastine Aku, President of the Useh Youths, on behalf of the Attah family and the Useh community.
“With heavy hearts but total submission to God’s will, the Attah family and the entire Useh Village sadly announce the passing of our son, brother, and friend, Late Tochi Martins (a.k.a ‘T-Funds Exchange’),” the statement read.
The university authorities are yet to release an official statement, but sources within the institution confirmed that an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.
Tochi’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through the university community, with students and friends taking to social media to express grief and share memories of his time on campus.
As of press time, arrangements for his burial are ongoing, and the family has called for prayers and support as they mourn the loss of their son.
