According to information gathered by myschoolnews, 400 level University of Cross River State, Calabar, UNICROSS student has been shot dead by alleged DSS agents.
Reports have it that a 400-level student of Civil Engineering, at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Calabar campus has been shot dead.
The student identified as Victor is alleged to have been gunned down by a female official of the Department of Security Services, DSS, at the school premises close to the Department of Biological Sciences. Victor is said to be one of the notorious gang members declared wanted and has been on the tracklist of security operatives including the DSS.
At the time of filing this report, students scampered for safety, and a team of soldiers and other security personnel arrived at the school while the corpse is still lying.
Meanwhile, when contacted, the Chief Security Office (CSO), Mr. Iwara referred news men to the school Public Relations Officer, Mr. Onen Onen, saying he was not around.
However, the PRO – Onen confirmed the incident but said he can not ascertain if the student was killed by the DSS, adding that
investigations are ongoing.
“I wouldn’t know who shot him, I wasn’t there. When it happened and I can’t say categorically; investigations are ongoing.