NANS Demands Probe As Alleged Fake Drugs Kill Ex-SUG President At NYSC Camp

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Etimbuk Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University, following allegations that he was administered fake medication at a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State.

NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, disclosed the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s death in a statement published on his verified Facebook page on Monday, October 12, 2026.

According to Afeez, Daniel complained of a headache while at the orientation camp and was given medication, but his condition reportedly deteriorated after taking the drugs.

The late student leader subsequently requested to be taken to a hospital. However, the approval for his transfer allegedly came too late, and he died before he could receive further medical attention.

Afeez further alleged that a doctor later identified the medication administered to Daniel as fake, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding his death.

“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,” the NANS president said.

In the statement titled “NANS Mourns Immediate Past SUG President of Akwa Ibom State University, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel,” Afeez expressed shock over the death, describing it as a painful loss to the student community.

He extended his condolences to Daniel’s family, friends, colleagues, Akwa Ibom State University and the wider student community.

“As a student community, we are in mourning at this difficult moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Akwa Ibom State University community,” he said.

The NANS president also raised concerns about the dangers posed by fake drugs, saying the incident underscored the need for accountability, proper medical care and stronger measures to protect young people.

“The menace of fake drugs continues to pose a grave threat to lives in our society, and this tragic incident underscores the urgent need for accountability, proper medical care, and stronger measures to protect the lives of our young people,” Afeez stated.

He added that the association was mourning the loss and would communicate its position and further actions on the matter in due course.

“NANS is mourning this painful loss, and our further actions and official position on the matter will be communicated in due course,” he said.

Afeez also extended his condolences to Akwa Ibom State, the NANS community and fellow student activists, praying for strength for those affected by the loss.

He concluded by praying for the repose of Daniel’s soul, saying, “May the soul of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel rest in perfect peace.”

The circumstances surrounding Daniel’s death have raised concerns about the safety of medication administered at NYSC orientation camps and the procedures for obtaining emergency medical care for corps members.

The incident came amid growing concerns over fake and substandard products in Nigeria, with renewed calls for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to intensify efforts to curb their circulation and protect public health.