By Eyo Nse, Calabar

Reports reaching Brainnews NG late evening of Thursday at about 8:30pm has it that some unknown gunmen numbering about 7 has gun down a University lecturer, and one other in Calabar the Cross River State Capital

The incident which according to an eye witness who spoke to Brainnewsng.com revealed that, Dr Ebeng, a lecturer, working in the accounting department, University of Calabar was shot at his gate at No. 1 Asuquo Abasi Street by Uwanse Lane after returning from his day’s business believe to be from work

The second person that was reported dead, is believe to be a passer-by who interfered in the operation of the hoodlums, he was later dumped in a nearly dustbin.

It was reported that the unknown gun men came with a red Toyota Camry, as the man (lecturer) alighted from his car in the process of opening his gate for a easy passage for his car, he was attacked by the gunmen with two gun shots on his neck.

As at the time of this report, the lecturer was confirmed dead.

A closed source confided with Brainnews NG that a possible power tussle emanated the attack on the said lecturer, whereas he has just been awarded with a doctorate degree.

Police, Army vehicles were spotted around the lecturer’s environment 30 minutes after the suspected gunmen had left.

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