- Professor Emeka Chukwuma, a prominent lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, was tragically assassinated in his hometown of Umueji, Asaba
- The killing has sparked fear and concern among Asaba residents, who are alarmed by rising insecurity, including recent reports of kidnappings and killings in the area
- Delta State Police have confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are underway to apprehend those responsible for Professor Chukwuma’s murder
Delta state morns as gunmen assassinate a university professor Emerka Chukwuma
Photo credit: Proudly Asaba!Source: FacebookProf. Emeka Chukwuma was assassinated in Asaba on Friday night. He is a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, Anwai campus, but he later returned to the Abraka campus after the conversion of Anwai campus to Dennis Osadebey University, a source stated. Prof. Chukwuma usually comes home every weekend, and its unfortunate that he came back yesterday for his usual weekend and was assassinated in his place at St. Bridges area of Umueji quarter, in Asaba.”Community in shock, residents express fear As I speak to you now, Asaba is no longer safe, we are confused over the situation, another source lamented, highlighting the increasing violence in the region.We are living in fear, and something needs to be done urgently to restore peace, a local resident said.Police vow to investigateYes, it is confirmed, they have reported the matter to the police, and we are looking into the incident, Edafe said in a statement. Ondo Iman rains curses on killers of wife, boy-child
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