Tragedy struck in Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, as a final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science student, identified as Prince, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
The incident occurred at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday along Abuja Street in Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
Reports indicate that the assailants invaded the compound where Prince resided, went straight to his room, and shot him in the abdomen, leaving him in a pool of blood.
The victim’s girlfriend, who was present during the attack, raised the alarm, prompting neighbors to rush him to a hospital. Unfortunately, he did not survive.
Prince, who was awaiting mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was described as a promising young man.
“The gunmen didn’t steal anything from the house. They did not even rob anybody in the compound. They just shot him and escaped.”
“I met the victim yesterday at about 4pm with his girlfriend. Both of them wore facemasks. Jovially, I asked them why they were dressed in that manner, and we all laughed.
“The victim was very popular in the neighbourhood and a strong member of choral group in his church. We are shocked the way he died,” the source stated.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the incident, saying robbers and cultists operated in the area and robbed the compound where the victim was shot dead.
“Information at our disposal is that there was robbery and cult operations in the area. They invaded and robbed where they shot somebody who was later identified as a student. But investigation is ongoing,” She stated.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
