Panic As Gunmen Kill 400 Level Student

There is panic in Rivers State University (RSU) following the killing of a 400-level student of the institution.

The victim, whose name could not be ascertained, was a student in the Engineering Faculty of the university.

He was reportedly shot dead at a canteen within the premises of the Management Science where he went to spend some time with friends.

A source, who spoke in confidence, disclosed alleged that a 200-level student from the Management Department was among the suspects that killed the victim.

He said the victim was shot in the head, adding that the incident happened at 9am on Thursday.

He said that the killers were attempting to escape from the crime scene before security operatives arrested the suspect.Mike Odiegwu,

The Public Relations Officer Rivers State Police Command, SP. Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the incident and a manhunt has been launched for the fleeing suspects.

Omoni said: “I can confirm the incident this morning at Rivers State University. One of the suspects who killed him has been arrested.

“The Commissioner of Police has launched a manhunt on the fleeing suspects. They will be fished out. There is calm in the school. We have restored normalcy.”