A 300-level student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Mustapha Osama, was reportedly killed in a foiled robbery attempt in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The incident occurred on Friday night around 8 PM along the Gudi-Akwanga road, according to sources.
Osama, who has been buried in Doma on Saturday morning according to Islamic rites, was said to have been hit by a bullet fired by the gunmen.
A family source confirmed that the deceased was driving when he was struck by the bullet.
The robbery attempt was thwarted by operatives of the Nigeria Police who responded immediately to a distress call, according to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel.
NSUK student killed in foiled robbery attempt in Akwanga
