Stray bullet kills graduate
The deceased was said to be preparing for mobilisation for the mandatory National Youth Service when the incident happened penultimate Monday.
Sources said he walking along the road when the unidentified policemen allegedly fired shots indiscriminately into the air.A source said the policemen claimed it was a case of accidental discharge. “Apparently aware of the reactions trailing their action, the policeman who fired the shot said it was an accidental discharge and ran away with other members of his team.
“Family members of the deceased are crying out for justice as nothing has been done by the police authorities in the state to bring the culprits to book,’’ added the source who did not want her name mentioned.reporter in Port Harcourt that he was not aware of the incident.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gunmen kill Catholic priest in TarabaChecking out 'Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Taraba' on The Nation Newspaper Community:
Read more »
Five killed, houses burnt in fresh Southern Kaduna attack - The Nation NewspaperNo fewer than five persons have been confirmed killed while several houses burnt during an attack by unidentified gun men at Kiri village in Attakar Chiefdom of Kaura local government of Kaduna State. The attack on the village bordering Ryom Local Government Area of Plateau State is coming after the several months of relative peace …
Read more »
Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Taraba - The Nation NewspaperA Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. David Tanko, was on Thursday killed by gunmen in the Takum Local Government Area of Taraba.The Chairman...
Read more »
Gunmen kill Point of Sales lady in Ondo - The Nation NewspaperFear has enveloped Akure community following the killing of a lady (POS operator) in her early twenties at Oke-Ogba area of Akure, the Ondo...
Read more »
Suspected cultists kill man - The Nation NewspaperA 48-year old man has been shot dead by gunmen at Edjophe community in Ughelli South Council Area of Delta State. The Nation learnt that the..
Read more »
Nigerians’ shops attacked in South AfricaChecking out 'Nigerians’ shops attacked in South Africa' on The Nation Newspaper Community:
Read more »