UNIZIK Student, Tochi Martins Attah, Dies Suddenly During Football Game
A promising student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has tragically passed away after collapsing during a casual football match on campus. The deceased, Tochi Martins Attah, popularly known as T-Funds, was a third-year student who had recently transferred from the Department of Microbiology to pursue a medical degree, reflecting his ambition, brilliance, and determination to succeed.
A Sudden Tragedy on Campus
The heartbreaking incident occurred on the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025, within the Elmada Hostel area of the university. According to eyewitnesses and reports gathered by Naija Pulse, Attah collapsed unexpectedly in the middle of a friendly football game. Despite swift efforts to administer medical attention and revive him, he was pronounced dead on the spot.
A Community in Deep Mourning
The news of his death has cast a shadow of grief over the university community. Students, staff, and members of the larger UNIZIK family have been left stunned by the sudden loss of a vibrant and promising young man.
Engr. Sabastine Aku, President of Useh Youths, confirmed the tragic news. Attah hailed from Useh Village in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, and was the younger brother of Dr. Simon Attah, the APC Chairman of Igbo-Etiti LGA.
Tochi was well-known and well-loved by his peers, not just for his academic ambition but also for his humility, liveliness, and kind-hearted nature. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief, prayers, and tributes from fellow students and members of his hometown community.
A Painful Reminder of Life’s Fragility
This tragedy is a stark and painful reminder of how fleeting life can be — even in the midst of joy and camaraderie. A friendly game turned into a devastating loss, forever altering the lives of those who knew and loved him.
As the university community mourns, support and condolences continue to pour in for the Attah family. Students and well-wishers have gathered in prayerful solidarity, reflecting on the life and legacy of a young man whose future was filled with so much promise.
Rest in Peace, Tochi Martins Attah (T-Funds).
Your light shone bright — though far too briefly.
