UNICAL LECTURER SHOT BY UNKNOWN ASSASAIN

A University of Calabar lecturer, Dr. Godwin Iwatt has been knocked by unknown assassin who shot him in his office.

It was about 1:30 PM, on a normal school day, a gunshot was heard around the administrative unit of the Department of Micro Biology. The gun shot scared the students and staff around the area and all scampered for safety.

An eyewitness told our correspondent: “when we heard the gun shot. Students started running. Nobody knew what was happening and nobody knew where to run to. I started running too.

Another student confirmed to journalists: “I saw one boy with a short gun in his hand. He was pointing the gun up, down and centre, so everybody was running away from him, clearing way for him. But all of a sudden he disappeared. Nobody knew where he ran to whether in an office or in a car.

Not so long after the incident, the Unical surveillance team arrived the department with full squad of security personnel with live ammunition.

As at press time, it was not revealed if any arrests had been made in connection with the incident.

“The victim, Dr. Iwatt was immediately rushed to the Unical Medical Centre from where he was referred to Unical Teaching Hospital” said Mr. Eyo bassey, Unical Information Officer who confirmed the incident.

He said: “it is an unfortunate incident but we are happy that we did not lose our staff. He survived the attack.

Shortly after the incident, threats messages were sent out to another lecturer in the Department by name, Dr. Maurice Ekpenyong. Mr. Bassey disclosed the number as 0810284399 and reiterated that security measures are invoke to ensure that the culprit is brought to book. “The immediate cause of the incident has not been realised. Dr. Iwatt has been reckoned with positive legacies in the department.

However, Mr. Bassey reassured the students of security and advised them to go about their normal academic activities without fear.