Professor Chukwuma Shot Dead At Asaba Residence
Professor Chukwuma Shot Dead At Asaba Residence
Emeka Chukwuma, a Professor at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, was killed by gunmen at the weekend. The deceased, 56, was gunned down when his assailants stormed his hometown in Umuaji quarters, Asaba.
Chukwuma, an indigene of Umuaji, Asaba had returned to the residence for his routine weekend visit.
Sources said the late academic was attacked in his place at St. Bridges area of Umuaji quarter, in Asaba, on Friday night.
Following the incident, residents have called on security agencies to step up action against the activities of criminals that have terrorised and murdered many residents in Asaba and other major towns in the oil-rich state.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, who confirmed the killing, said the police had commenced investigation into the matter with a view to arresting the perpetrators.
“The matter has been reported and we are looking into the incident with a view to arresting and bringing those involved to justice”, he said.