UNIPORT, POLICE CONFIRM KILLING OF STUDENT NY SUSPECTED SECURITY OPERATIVES.

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has confirmed the death of a 300-level Computer Science student, Godwin Akpakpan, who was allegedly killed by unidentified security personnel during a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt. 

According to reports, Akpakpan, who was caught in a gunfire exchange between security personnel and individuals dressed in military uniform, was struck by a stray bullet.

The Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations at UNIPORT, Dr Sam Kpenu, who confirmed to journalists that the deceased was a registered student at the institution, disclosed that the university has commenced an internal inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and is also engaging with relevant security authorities to gain a comprehensive understanding of the incident. 

Urging students and staff to remain calm and allow investigations to proceed without disruption, the institution also extended condolences to Akpakpan's family, friends, and colleagues.

The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said that an investigation has been launched, clarifying that the fatal shot was fired by military personnel, not a police officer, assuring that the command is collaborating with a sister security agency to determine the circumstances surrounding the student's death and to identify the specific security agency involved.

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