UNIZIK lecturer shot dead by suspected car snatchers in Anambra

Gunmen suspected to be car snatchers have killed a senior lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.

The deceased identified as Dr Osita Fabian Chinedu, was reportedly shot dead on Monday night, December 16, 2024 along the high tension area of Awka, the state capital and his car taken away. 

According to reports, the deceased lecturer had struggled over the car with the assailants.

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday said investigation has begun to arrest the killers. 

“The command condoles the family members especially the management of Unizik and Calls on eyewitnesses/members of the public for information to aid the investigation,” the statement read. 

“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 urges members of the Public who might have seen the vehicle or any abandoned vehicle with similar description to report to the closest Police Station or call the Command Control Room Number – *07039194332*