Unizik students injured in late-night attack by suspected assailants
A group of students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, were attacked by unidentified assailants while heading to a night lesson. The victims, mostly first-year students, suffered various injuries, with one male student losing three fingers. University officials, including Prof. Kingsley Ubaoji and Ken Chukwura, visited the victims at the hospital. The incident has raised concerns about student safety on campus.
What we know
- Some students were attacked by suspected herdsmen while heading to a night lesson inside the university.
- One male victim lost three fingers while defending himself and was rushed to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital.
- The victim’s twin sister was also wounded during the attack.
- The incident occurred along Ifite Road, a reportedly dangerous and lonely path at night.
- University officials, including the Dean of Student Affairs and the Chief Security Officer, visited the victims and confirmed the attack.
