Prof. Emeka Chukwuma, a lecturer at Delta State University in Abraka, has reportedly been killed by gunmen.
According to reports, Chukwuma returned to his hometown of Umueji in Asaba, Delta State’s capital, for his normal weekend on Friday when he was assassinated in his home.
According to sources, the 56-year-old professor normally spends his weekends in Asaba.
“Prof. Emeka Chukwuma was assassinated in Asaba on Friday night. He is a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, Anwai campus, but later went back to the Abraka campus after the conversion of Anwai campus to Dennis Osadebey University.
“Prof. Chukwuma usually comes home every weekend; it is unfortunate that he came back yesterday for his usual weekend and was assassinated in his place at the St. Bridges area of the Umueji quarter in Asaba.
“As I speak to you now, Asaba is no longer safe; we are confused over the situation,” the source lamented.
Meanwhile, there have been numerous reported killings and kidnappings in Asaba in recent years, prompting citizens to call on security services to uphold their obligation to protect life and property.
The state’s police public relations officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the killing and stated that the police are investigating the case with the goal of apprehending the offenders.
He said, “Yes, it is confirmed; they have reported the matter to the police, and we are looking into the incident.”
