100-level IMSU student dies after being hit by a stray bullet

Divine Nwaneri, a 24-year-old student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Department of Soil Science and Biotechnology, has died, after she was hit by a stray bullet allegedly fired by military personnel, on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

According to eyewitness reports, the 100-level student was hit by a stray bullet while she was on her way home at about 10 pm. The bullet was allegedly fired by one of the soldiers who were keeping guard at the Government House in Owerri. 

It was further gathered that the soldiers were shooting at a car when Divine and others were hit by stray bullets. She was rushed to the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owerri, where she was confirmed dead.

Others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.