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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 along high tension.
A source who corroborated the incident claimed the deceased had struggled over the vehicle with the suspects.
“Yes 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.”
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga was yet to confirm the incident as at the time of filling this report.