Armed robbers invade Government Secondary School, Nasarawa, kill teacher

Tayo AFOLABI

Police said that unknown armed robbers attacked Government Science Secondary School Nasarawa-Eggon, killing a teacher Mr. Auta Nasela.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel, in Nasarawa state, said, “Yesterday around 8:45 pm, 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 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.

An investigation into the matter has commenced, according to Nansel.

He called on members of the public to always avail the police with information about criminal elements for necessary action.

A staff member of the school who preferred anonymity confirmed on Sunday that the attack occurred at about 8:00 pm on Saturday.

He said that the gunmen gained entrance into the school premises and went straight to the residence of the deceased, demanding money.

According to the staff, the deceased ran to his neighbour’s apartment but was pursued and shot by one of the gunmen.

Another staff, Mr. Timothy Malle was also shot but survived the attack.

The source added that he was rushed to the hospital for medical attention