A student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Chibuzor Ozioko was reportedly murdered on Wednesday evening, September, 27, 2023, by thugs while operating his motorcycle business to finance his education.
The incident happened at Ofuluonu, in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, at about 9:30pm.
Ozioko, who is a 300-level student of the philosophy department was said to have struggled with the thugs when they tried to snatch his motorcycle but he was overpowered and his head smashed with hammer.
It was gathered that the thugs also left with his motorcycle after killing him.
A senior lecturer in the department, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, saying that the university community has been thrown into mourning.
He described the deceased as a dedicated student, regretting that his life has been snuffed in his prime.