Mick Oseji, Asaba
A senior lecturer with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, Dr. Osita Chinedu has been kìlled by people suspected Unknown Gunmen (UGM).
The Daily Crucible learnt that Dr. Chinedu, an indigene of Nteje in Oyi local government area of Anambra State, was attacked by hoodlums who tracked the don to the High Tension area in Awka on Monday and shòt him at about 8pm.
Multiple sources claimed he was driving in his Toyota Corolla when the assailants used their car to block his car and one of them opened fire on him afterwards when he enquired to know why his right of way was blocked by them.
However, the Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident, saying it has commenced investigation into the gruesome mùrder.
Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement appealed to the University, witnesses and members of the public with valid information that could lead to arrest of the kìllers to volunteer such information.
“The 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 advised the public who might have seen the vehicle or any abandoned vehicle with a similar description to report to the closest Police Station or call the Command Control Room Number 07039194332 or SP Ikenga Tochukwu – PPRO: 08039334002.
