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Cultists’ Stray Bullet Takes Another Innocent Life, Exposing Deep-Seated Campus Menace

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 15, 2023
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Cultists’ Stray Bullet Takes Another Innocent Life, Exposing Deep-Seated Campus Menace
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In a tragic and controversial incident, a 100-level female student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, lost her life due to a stray bullet fired by unidentified individuals suspected to be cultists. This heart-wrenching event unfolded late one Thursday evening near the well-known Miracle Junction in Ifite Awka.

Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted that the tragedy occurred as a group of hoodlums pursued an unidentified tricycle operator, apparently with the intention of harming him. Regrettably, their aim went astray, and a stray bullet struck the female student who happened to be walking by the roadside.

The victim, known as Uche, was a student in the Medical Lab Department of the institution. She was en route to the market when the fatal shot took her life.

The deceased’s body was taken to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Amaku Awka.

Upon inquiry, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident. He reported that the police had increased patrols and surveillance in the area and urged eyewitnesses to step forward with any pertinent information to aid their investigation.

This tragic occurrence once again highlights the alarming issue of cultism in Nigerian universities. Similar incidents have been reported, such as the shooting death of a University of Benin final-year student known as Desmond, whose life was cut short by unknown gunmen in what appeared to be a cult-related incident.

Cultism in Nigerian universities has deep historical roots, originating as fraternities within campuses in the 1950s. These groups initially sought to maintain order and challenge social inequities but eventually deviated from their original goals. The first fraternity, the Pyrates Confraternity, was founded at the University College, Ibadan, and counted renowned Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka among its members.

Over time, new fraternities like the Buccaneers, Supreme Eiye Confraternity, and Black Axe emerged, leading to violent clashes and the spread of cultism beyond campus borders. These groups often became pawns in the hands of political leaders during periods of military rule, exacerbating their notoriety.

Efforts to curtail cultism led to their expulsion from campuses, but they continued to thrive in neighborhoods and streets, perpetuating violence and endangering lives. Despite amnesty programs, the specter of cultism continues to haunt Nigerian universities, underscoring the need for more effective measures to combat this menace.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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