Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers, yesterday, shot two teacher in Government Science Secondary School Nasarawa-Eggon, Nasarawa State, but one of them, Mr Auta Nasela died from the gunshot wounds.
A staff member of the school, who spoke anonymously told newsmen on Sunday that the attack occurred at about 8:00 pm on Saturday, when the gunmen gained entrance into the school premises and went straight to the residence of the deceased, demanding money.
The source added that the deceased ran to his neighbour’s apartment, but was chased and shot by one of the gunmen.
He said another staff member of the school, Mr Timothy Malle, was also shot but survived the attack, adding that he was rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the incident was a case of armed robbery, adding that the man shot was rushed to the General Hospital Nassarawa-Eggon by the police, but unfortunately, he died while receiving treatment.
He called on members of the public to always avail the police with information about criminal elements for necessary action.
