A lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Anambra state, was reportedly killed on Monday night by suspected hoodlums near the popular Aroma junction in Awka, the state capital.
The victim, said to be a native of Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of the state, was allegedly attacked by a car-snatching syndicate.
According to eyewitness reports, the attackers shot him dead and fled the scene, leaving residents in shock.
An eyewitness who spoke with The Nation confirmed the incident, saying: “They are saying that he was a lecturer from UNIZIK, from Nteje. People should be careful this period because the gunmen are on a rampage. If they come for your car, surrender it—our lives are important. Security operatives and the government are not doing anything.”
A UNIZIK staff member, visibly angry, lamented the situation, saying: “A colleague and fellow sports enthusiast was shot dead last night. Soludo should just resign. This is no longer funny. We and our children are no longer safe in this state. A whole capital city! And people are talking about second tenure?”
Governor Soludo recently announced plans to launch “Operation Udo Ga Achi” in January 2025 to tackle insecurity.
Attempts to reach the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, were unsuccessful, but a senior police officer, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing.
“Nobody is sure of the identity of the victim for now because the face was badly damaged by the hoodlums,” the officer stated.
Louis Njelita, Acting Director of Information at UNIZIK, also confirmed the institution had received reports of the incident and was working to identify the victim.
