The Delta State Police Command has begun an investigation into the killing of a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka, Prof Emeka Chukwuma.
Gunmen killed Chukwuma on Friday after returning to his hometown, Umueji in Asaba, for his usual weekend activities.
According to a source, the 56-year-old professor usually spent his weekends at Umueji. 
He said, “Prof Emeka Chukwum was assassinated in Asaba on Friday night. He was a lecturer at the Delta State University, Abraka, Anwai campus, but later went to Abraka campus after the conversion of Anwai campus to Dennis Osadebey University.
Prof Chukwuma usually came home every weekend; it unfortunate that he came back yesterday (Friday) for his usual weekend and was assassinated in his place at St. Bridges area of Umueji quarter, in Asaba.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the killing, said the police were investigating the matter, promising that the perpetrators will.
He said, “Yes, it is confirmed, they have reported the matter to the police, and we are looking into the incident”
