Dr. Osita Chinedu, a Nnamdi Azikiwe University lecturer, was shot dead in Awka, Anambra State, by suspected car snatchers. The tragic incident occurred at the High Tension area, prompting concerns over rising insecurity. Authorities are urged to take action as residents demand improved safety measures in the state capital.
Dr. Osita Chinedu, a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), was tragically shot and killed by suspected car snatchers in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The incident occurred on Monday night around the High Tension area, a spot increasingly associated with security concerns.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants targeted Dr. Chinedu in an apparent attempt to seize his vehicle. Despite his compliance, the attackers opened fire, leaving him fatally wounded before fleeing the scene.
A colleague of the late lecturer, speaking anonymously, described Dr. Chinedu as a passionate educator and sports enthusiast. "This is heartbreaking," the colleague lamented. "We no longer feel safe in our homes, even in the state capital."
The tragic event has intensified fears among residents, particularly during the festive Yuletide period, as criminal activity appears to be on the rise. Community members have urged authorities to heighten security measures, especially in areas vulnerable to such attacks.
Efforts to obtain a statement from the Anambra State Police Command were unsuccessful at the time of this report. However, residents continue to appeal to law enforcement to address the increasing rate of violent crimes in Awka and its environs.
The death of Dr. Osita Chinedu has sparked widespread mourning, with colleagues, students, and the local community expressing anger and frustration over the deteriorating security situation in the state. Calls for swift justice and proactive measures to safeguard lives and property have grown louder following the incident.
