The Niger Delta University (NDU) community is grieving after a heartbreaking event. A final-year student, Precious A. Briggs, was shot and killed just two days after he celebrated signing out. The incident happened near the university in Amassoma and is believed to be connected to a fight with suspected cult members.
The sad news was first shared on Facebook by a man named Maaloo Dgreat. His post was quickly spread across other platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), where many expressed shock and sadness.
Maaloo said he was deeply hurt by Precious’ death. In his words, the people who carried out the attack would never find peace. He added that this was not only a loss to the NDU student union but also to the whole of Rivers State.
In a longer post, Maaloo explained that Precious got into a disagreement with a group believed to be cultists. As he tried to leave the area, he was shot. His friends rushed him to a nearby hospital, but sadly, the hospital allegedly refused to treat him. He passed away shortly after.
Precious had only just signed out two days before the attack. He was getting ready to present his final project in three days. Maaloo described the situation as beyond painful.
After the news broke online, many people reacted with sadness and anger. There were calls for immediate action to stop cult violence on campuses. The comment section was filled with emotional messages.
One commenter, Saviour Saviour Idungafa, called the news shocking and described Precious as a strong and brave member of the student union. He prayed for God’s mercy.
Another person, Christine Kyle Ebohimen, questioned why cultism still exists in universities in 2025. She called it a senseless loss.
Emumotimi Bryant Sien, who is from Rivers State, said the incident was very painful. He believes all cult activities should be banned from schools completely.
Victor Amatu said the news felt like a nightmare and wondered what was really happening at NDU.
Raphael Barry added that the situation was heartbreaking. He also hoped that Precious was not involved with any cult group himself.
This sad story has raised serious concerns about student safety and cult violence in Nigerian universities. It also reminds us of the need for schools to protect students, especially those about to graduate and start a new chapter in life.
