Suspected armed robbers attack school, kill teacher in Nasarawa

By Deborah Onatunde

Some suspected armed robbers have shot to death, a teacher in Government Science Secondary School, Nassarawa-Eggon, Nasarawa State, Auta Nasela.

A staff from the school stated on Sunday that the attack occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.

He stated that the gunmen gained access into the school premises and went straight to the victims residence, demanding for money.

He further added that the deceased ran to his neighbour’s apartment, but was traced and shot by one of the gunmen.

Noting that another staff member of the school, Mr Timothy Malle was shot as well but survived the attack, he added that he was rushed to hospital for medical attention.

Affirming the incident, DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, said the incident was a case of armed robbery.

“Yesterday (Saturday) around 8:45 p.m., a distress call was received from GSS Nassarawa-Eggon that hoodlums invaded the residence of one Auta Nasela.

“When they gained entrance, they started demanding for money but the man escaped to his neighbour’s house, but one of the hoodlums followed him and shot him.

“He was rushed to the General Hospital Nassarawa-Eggon by the police, but unfortunately died while receiving treatment,” Nansel added.

The PPRO disclosed that the police has commenced several investigations into the matter with a view to arrest and bring the criminals to book.

He also appealed on members of the public to always inform the police about criminal elements for necessary proceedings.