The editor of Daily Sun newspaper, Steve Nwosu, was shot yesterday in the Maza Maza area of Lagos as he made his way to work.
Nwosu, as gathered, went to the Mazamaza branch of a new generation bank to withdraw money. But, unknown to him, he was being trailed by robbers.
It was gathered that as his driver was about negotiating from Agboju to the newspaper’s corporate headquarters at Kirikiri, the hoodlums struck.
They reportedly intercepted his vehicle, fired several shots into the air and ordered that the money be handed over to them.
An eyewitness said they shot the editor and made away with the money. His driver reportedly rushed him to the hospital where he is said to be responding to treatment.
When contacted, spokes person for Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide, said she was just hearing about the incident. She could not give any detail, but promised to get back to journalists.
Sources at the tabloid said Mr. Nwosu was shot in the head by unknown persons, but he escaped being killed. The motives of his attackers are unknown.
Mr. Nwosu is recuperating in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.
Culled:Saharareporters
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