Corps member shot dead by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom (see details)

A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member identified as Tolulope Alausa has been shot dead in Akwa Ibom State by unknown gunmen.

The police in the state confirmed the death of the corps member on Sunday in Eket.

The police spokesperson in the state, Bala Elkana, said the late Corps member was at Akanimo Street with other Corps members whom he went visiting when he was hit by a stray bullet during an arm robbery operation.

He was serving at a public school at Nung Obong in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the state.

“The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, has deployed a special force from the State Criminal Investigation Department to Eket to investigate the killing.

“The police chief, who is said to have visited the crime scene, assured that those behind the killing would be apprehended and brought to justice,” the PPRO said.