Armed robbers shot and killed a 400-level student of Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna in the early hours of yesterday, according to the Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The incident occurred when the victim, simply identified as Emmanuel, attempted to stop them from robbing another student in their rented apartment in the Zarumai ward of Minna.
The robbers were said to have shot Emmanuel when he opened the door of his apartment to help his neighbour.
“The robbers were trying to force a door open, and the female student shouted for help, to which the victim responded, thus leading to the unfortunate incident.
“The robbers were trying to force a door open, and the female student shouted for help, to which the victim responded, thus leading to the unfortunate incident.
“The robbers fled the scene immediately,” one of the late student’s school mates and neighbour told NAN.
Another student, Susan Ofuako, who lives in the compound, told reporters that she heard a gunshot and the voice of Emmanuel, pleading for help.
“He called for our help and we couldn’t come to his rescue because we were afraid,” she said.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Richard Oguche, confirmed the story, saying the police had since swung into action and have promised to unravel those behind the act.
“We have launched a manhunt for the fleeing robbers and we are working hard towards arresting them,” he said.
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