Delight Chinedum
A lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State was reportedly shot dead Monday night by yet-to-be identified car snatching syndicate in Awka, Anambra State
The deceased, identified as Dr Osita Chinedu, a native of Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of the state was said to be killed within Aroma junction.
A source who corroborated the incident said, “someone was shot dead along that high tension this evening. They are saying that he was a lecturer from UNIZIK, from Nteje.
“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.”
Another Staff of the institution who prefered anonymity 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.”
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said investigation had commenced.
He sympathizers with family members especially the management of UNIZIK, calling on eyewitnesses/members of the public for information to aid the investigation
He said, “Anambra State Police Command has commenced investigations over the alleged murder of Mr Fabian Osita Chinedu. Information reveals that Mr Fabian, a staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka was allegedly shot by unidentified gunmen yesterday 16th December, 2024 at 10.10 pm at Aroma Junction.
“The murderers also made away with his car, a Toyota Corolla 2006 model, Ash colour with an Enugu Plate number, UWN 158 AS.
“To this end, the Command while commiserating with 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.
“The Command also urges members of the Public who might have seen the vehicle or any abandoned vehicle with similar description to report to the closest Police Station or call the Command Control Room Number – 07039194332 or SP Ikenga Tochukwu – PPRO 08039334002.