December 17, (THEWILL) – A senior lecturer with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, Dr Fabian Osita Chinedu, has been killed by gunmen.
The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the deceased was shot by unidentified gunmen on Monday night, at Aroma Junction.
The assailants also made away with his car, a Toyota Corolla 2006 model, Ash colour with an Enugu Plate number, UWN 158 AS.
“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 urged 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 on 08039334002”, he said
UNIZIK Public Relations Officer, Louise Njelita confirmed the sad incident
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