Uche Jovita Chigozirim, a first-year student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, was shot dead by suspected cultists.
According to information, the incident took place on Thursday night.
The deceased student was struck by a stray bullet at Miracle Junction in Awka South Local Government, said eyewitness Dickson Anayochi.
“Help us, and let the world know the insecurity situation we are facing here in the Unizik environment, and that the state government is doing nothing to improve the situation,” he pleaded.
DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, a spokesman for the Anambra State police command, confirmed the occurrence and called it “very unfortunate.” He remarked
According to him, preliminary evidence indicated that the incident was cult-related, and the police are currently collaborating with witnesses to identify the offenders and apprehend them.