A 16-year-old student named Paul has tragically died following a shooting incident in Owerri, Imo State. On Monday, while playing football at Urban Secondary School in the Area N axis of the World Bank Housing Estate, Paul reportedly jumped over the school fence into a neighboring compound to retrieve a ball. The landlord of the property, identified as Mr. Donald Mbamah, allegedly shot the teenager during this attempt.
Paul was immediately rushed to the Specialist Hospital in Umuguma, Owerri, where he underwent surgery. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries less than 24 hours after the procedure.
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Mbamah in connection with the shooting. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This tragic event has elicited widespread reactions, with community members and the public expressing shock and calling for justice for the deceased teenager.
