IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Timaya’s manager and childhood friend Prince Oluzor has died from gunshot injuries after he was shot outside a gas station in Atlanta.
Prince Oluzor, who was 38- years old, stopped at the BP along 14th Street NW at Atlantic Drive near Georgia Tech around 9 p.m, on Wednesday, 31 August.
While waiting in line in the store for about a couple of minutes, he noticed some individuals trying to get into his car.
He ran outside in pursuit of them. As he approached them, one of the suspects opened fire, shooting him.
Oluzor was rushed to the hospital, but died from his injuries.
The suspects are still at large. Police said there were 2 to 3 suspects last seen leaving in a gray or silver four-door sedan heading west on 14th street NW.
Reacting to the news, the singer took to Twitter on Saturday, to express sadness over the news.
He revealed that he had just recently reconciled with the deceased.
He wrote: “I can’t believe I came to America to bury my BEST friend. Nnamdi why? And we just reconciled.”