Police in Cross River state have arrested a 24‑year‑old student from the University of Calabar (UNICROSS) after a viral video showed him firing a gun from a moving vehicle.
The footage, which circulated widely on social media, captured the student discharging a firearm while driving. The clip drew immediate attention from the public and prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
Authorities detained Emmanuel Ejim in Cross River and are currently investigating the incident. Police have not yet released further details about the charges or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
UNICROSS, located in Calabar, is a tertiary institution in southeastern Nigeria. The arrest highlights the ongoing concerns about gun violence and the use of firearms among young people in the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>