A fresh graduate of the Department of Quantity Surveying, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Ifunanya Miracle, also known as Bliss, has tragically lost her life in a failed attempt to escape a prankster’s robbery on the school premises in Awka, Anambra State. Ifunanya’s friend, Peace, a student in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, who was also involved in the robbery, sustained varying degrees of injury and was rushed to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Ifunanya, during her studies, engaged in Point-of-Sale operations on the school premises. On Sunday, June 9, 2024, she closed her business for the day and boarded a tricycle with Peace to a destination. A passenger sitting beside them allegedly attempted to rob them of their valuables. In a desperate bid to escape, the two students jumped out of the moving tricycle, resulting in Peace sustaining injuries and Ifunanya tragically hitting her head on the ground, leading to her untimely death.
Among all the side hustles she does, she owns a POS business which she has ran for few years now.
Last week 11th June, precisely, Ifunanya went to the bank inside school (UNIZIK) to withdraw money for her Pos business. I am 100% sure it’s a huge amount.
On her way back, she boarded a Keke alongside other passengers but half way into their journey, one of them (guy) asked them all to surrender their phones and other valuables.
Nigerian economy is bad and nobody would want to loose anything because to replace may be hard.
Yes…I know I am one of those who always say, dont drag anything with a robber. If they ask you to bring anything, kindly give them and go with your life. Other items are replaceable but your life isn’t. This is where I would have blamed Ifunanya but to be honest, I don’t blame her anymore. “It could be that he wanted to rob and when he saw the outcome of his action, he changed the argument to pranking because of what happened.
The university community is in shock and mourning the loss of one of their own. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation, with many students and faculty members expressing their anger and disappointment at the senseless loss of life. The university administration has confirmed the incident and promised to take disciplinary action against the final-year student who carried out the prank. The families of the victims and the prankster have held a meeting with the university, and it was established that it was a prank gone wrong.
Ifunanya’s death has left a void in the lives of her friends, family, and the university community. She was a committed lover of football, jovial, caring, and easy-going. Her death serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless pranks and the importance of considering the consequences of our actions. The incident has also raised questions about the role of social media in perpetuating harmful pranks and the need for accountability and responsibility in our online interactions.
The university spokesperson, Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, confirmed the incident and described it as an “expensive prank.” He noted that the prankster, a final-year student, would face disciplinary measures after Ifunanya’s burial. The university has urged students to avoid dangerous pranks and has promised to support the families of the victims.
Ifunanya’s friends and classmates have taken to social media to mourn her loss and condemn the prank that led to her death. They described her as a hardworking and dedicated student who was loved by all. Her death is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of students on campus and the need for increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The university administration has promised to review its security protocols to ensure the safety of all students.
The death of Ifunanya Miracle is a tragic loss that has sent shockwaves throughout the university community. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless pranks and the importance of considering the consequences of our actions. The university administration must take concrete steps to ensure the safety of all students and prevent such incidents in the future. Ifunanya’s memory will live on in the hearts of her friends, family, and the university community.
