Gunmen have killed Prof. Anthony Eze, a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.
Prof. Eze who lectures at the Faculty of Education was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday.
It was learnt that the gunmen stormed the deceased’s residence in Awka with a Toyota Corolla car and shot him at close range.
A witness who narrated how the incident unfolded said that the professor was shot severally at close range.
"We were here this morning when the man was driving out of his house and suddenly a Toyota Corolla saloon car pulled towards the entrance of his house.
"When he tried to drive back they followed him and shot him, emptying about four bullets into his chest.
"As soon as they executed their plot, they fled to an unknown destination while we ran for our lives."
thsource said the deceased was rushed to the General Hospital Amaku where he was confirmed dead by the doctor.
Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, UNIZIK, Chika Ene, who confirmed the incident said she was yet to receive full details.
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