Sammy Ekerendu, a young and promising photographer who is
popularly known as Sammy Paparazzi, was reportedly killed by gunmen
suspected to be armed robbers in Uyo.
Although details about the incident are not fully known, some
friends and family members confirmed his death via Facebook. One of a loved one took to Facebook to eulogize the deceased, here is what he wrote:
“Samuel Ekerendu Why? Why do you make me cry like this
again? This is just 31 days since I wrote a birthday message for you
24th April but today, May 21 I went to the Mortuary only to see you my
brother lying flat on the bed with your nose up, oh the mighty has
fallen. I didn’t know I’m not going to see you again. Tears drops down
my face as you suffer this much only for you not to reap the fruit of
your labour. Rest on my brother. Who will take on with your work?.God
knows Better Rip #SammyPaparazi. I will forever missed the happy moments we shared.”