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    UNICAL Final Year Student Stabbed To Death By Carjackers

    Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuBy Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuMay 28, 2023Updated:May 28, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A final year student of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) who works part time as a Bolt driver has been killed by suspected carjackers at the Mary Slessor roundabout, Calabar, Cross River.

    Sources informed that the deceased, identified as Francis Atabi, had given the two suspected car snatchers a ride around 8pm when the incident occurred.

    The suspects were said to have tried to snatch the Toyota Corolla vehicle from the driver while on their way to their supposed destination but the resistance put up by the 25-year-old final year student of Education and Political Science, ignited the rage of the suspects who stabbed him multiple times and also tied a rope round his neck.

    READ ALSO: UNICAL Students Lament Extortion Over Unaccredited Courses

    In the ensuing melee and struggle, the driver was said to have rammed his car into a security man when he lost control of driving.

    As at the time of filing this report, the security man was also reported to have died at the hospital where he was rushed to in Calabar.

    Meanwhile, the Cross River State Police Command have confirmed the incident and said investigation had already commenced into the matter.

    Spokesperson of the command, SP Irene Ugbo, who disclosed this, assured that no stone would be left unturned in a bid to bring the perpetrators to book.

    NAN.

    Cross River State Francis Atabi University of Calabar (UNICAL)
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    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu

    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu is based in the eastern region of Nigeria. She covers politics, news writing, feature stories, among others. She has multitasking skills and can easily adapt to any working condition. She enjoys reading and writing.

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