President Jonathan's Official Photographer Shot by Unknown Gunmen

Mr Callistus Ewelike, President Goodluck Jonathan’s official photographer and a staff of the News Agency of Nigeria has been shot by unknown gunmen.

The shooting took place between 10p.m and 11p.m in front of his residence at in Nyanya, Abuja. Two men were said to have alighted from motorcycle when the victim was coming out from his car. One of the assailants reportedly confronted him and shot him in the neck at close range. Nothing was stolen from him.

The gunmen ran away when the gunshot alerted residents of the area. Neighbours immediately rushed Ewelike to the National Hospital, Abuja where medical doctors stabilized him and prepared him for surgery.

DSP Altine Daniel, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, confirmed the incident and added that investigation into the matter has begun.