Fake Drugs Allegation: NANS Demands Probe Into Ex-SUG President’s Death at NYSC Camp

Fake Drugs Allegation: NANS Demands Probe Into Ex-SUG President’s Death at NYSC Camp

The death of Etimbuk Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), at a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State has sparked calls for a thorough investigation into allegations that he was given fake medication and did not receive prompt medical attention.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) disclosed the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s death in a statement issued by its president, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

According to NANS, Daniel reportedly complained of a headache while participating in the orientation programme and was given medication by medical personnel at the camp.

His condition allegedly deteriorated after he took the drugs, prompting him to request that he be taken to a hospital for further treatment.

However, NANS claimed that approval for his transfer was delayed and that he died before he could be taken to a hospital.

The student body also said it was informed that a doctor subsequently identified the medication administered to Daniel as fake.

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“We were further informed that the doctor later identified the drugs administered to him as fake. These are deeply troubling allegations that require a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his tragic death,” Afeez said.

The claims concerning the medication and the alleged delay in transferring Daniel to a hospital have not been independently verified. The precise medical cause of his death has also not been publicly established in the reports available.

NANS expressed shock over the death, describing it as a painful loss to the Nigerian student community. It extended its condolences to Daniel’s family, friends, former colleagues and the entire AKSU community.

The association also raised concerns about the dangers posed by fake drugs and the importance of ensuring that people who fall ill receive appropriate medical attention without unnecessary delays.

Afeez said NANS was mourning the former student leader and would communicate further actions and its official position on the matter in due course.

Daniel’s death has raised questions about the availability of medical care at NYSC orientation camps and the procedures for referring corps members to external hospitals when their conditions require urgent attention.

A comprehensive investigation would be needed to establish the medication Daniel received, whether it was counterfeit, the medical assistance provided to him and the circumstances surrounding the reported delay in transferring him to a hospital.

The NYSC authorities and relevant health agencies have an important role in clarifying the incident and determining whether any procedural failures occurred.

For now, the allegations remain subject to investigation, and the findings of the relevant authorities will be crucial in establishing what happened during Daniel’s final hours.

The tragedy has left members of the student community mourning a former representative while calls grow for answers and measures to prevent similar incidents at orientation camps.