By Ovat Abeng
A lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik) Awka, Anambra State, Dr Osita Fabian Chinedu, has been shot dead by suspected car snatchers in Awka, the state capital.
A source who disclosed the incident said, “Yes someone was shot dead along that high tension this evening. They are saying that he was a lecturer from UNIZIK, from Nteje community in Oyi Local Government Area of the State.
“Please, Comrades, let’s be safe during this Yuletide. If they come for your car, surrender the car, our lives are important.
“Any Comrade close to high tension axis should confirm the news that a Unizik lecturer was shot dead this night,” the source who is also a staff of the university announced to his colleagues.
Reacting on the condition of anonymity, another Staff of UNIZIK said, ‘A colleague and fellow sports enthusiast shot dead yesterday’s night. This is no longer funny.
‘We and our children are no longer safe in this State. A whole Capital City,” the visibly furious lecturer said.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said investigation has commenced.
According to Ikenga, information reveals that Mr Chinedu, a staff of the University of Nnamdi Azikiwe was shot by yet unidentified gunmen yesterday 16/12/2024 at 10:10 pm at Aroma Junction. The murders also made away with his car, a Corolla 2006 model, Ash colour with an Enugu Plate number.
“To this end, the Command while condoling his family and friends, especially the Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, calls on anyone with any useful information that can aid the investigation to please come forward in this regard and urges members of the Public who might have seen the vehicle or any such to report to the closest Police Station or call the Command Control Room Number – 07039194332 or SP Ikenga Tochukwu – PPRO
08039334002
