A retired Kaduna Polytechnic lecturer, Austin Umera yesterday reportedly shot his wife and killed himself over a domestic quarrel.
Austin, who was a lecturer at the Department of Languages, Kaduna Polytechnic, before his retirement argued with his wife and threatened to shoot her if she talks further.
His son who witnessed the drama told newsmen that, It was like a joke; when my father said he would shoot my mom, she couldnt believe him. All of a sudden, I heard a gunshot. I ran to my mom to take her to a nearby hospital, when I heard the second shot. This time, it was my father that shot himself on the head. He died instantly.
Also speaking, a neighbour said, We heard gunshots from the house and we quickly called the emergency number. Immediately the policemen arrived at the residence at Abubakar Kigo Road.
According to sources, the Police took the injured wife to the hospital as she was shot in the eyes, while the dead body of her husband was seen lying on the ground. Meanwhile, the corpse of the man has been deposited at Barau Dikko mortuary.
As at the time of filing the report, the injured wife Dr. Maureen Umerah, who is a part-time lecturer at the Department of Languages, Kaduna State University, (KASU), is still receiving treatment at the 44-Army Reference Hospitals Accident and Emergency unit.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPPRO), ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident, saying an investigation has since commenced.
Retired lecturer shoots wife, kills self in Kaduna
