Final-Year Student Shot Dead by Armed Robbers in Akwa Ibom
A final-year Electrical Electronics student at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, was tragically shot dead by suspected armed robbers.
The victim, identified as Saviour, was shot around 8:00 pm on Saturday near his former residence in Ikot Uboh, Ikot Ekpene LGA, while attempting to protect his cellphone from the robbers.
According to a source close to the school, the armed robbers fired at their victim as he tried to raise the alarm.
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The source noted, “Apart from his phone, the devils took nothing away. I pray that God comforts his mother and siblings and grants his soul eternal rest.
“I urge the Akwa Ibom State government and security agencies to fish out those bad elements, especially in our institutions, to ensure peace for our children.”
However, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident, said the command is working round the clock to ensure that the culprits are brought to book.
“The perpetrators will be apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law. It is the determination of CP Waheed Ayilara to rid Akwa Ibom State of criminal elements. And this is not negotiable,” she assured.
