A student at the Delta State University, Abraka, Stephen Odje, of the Department of Medical Biochemistry, has been shot dead by gunmen. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday around 9.30pm while the deceased was on his way to Abraka to resume the 2020/2021 academic session. Also, the Students Union Government described as “horrifying and unacceptable” the murder and kidnap of the students. “Failure to do so will result in students’ unrest within the Delta State University in particular and the entire state in general,” he added. The state acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright, confirmed the incident, adding that he did not have enough details.

Source: Punch July 14, 2021 00:22 UTC