President Jonathan's official photographer shot!

Mr Callistus Ewelike, an official photographer to president Goodluck Jonathan and a staff of the News Agency of Nigeria was reportedly shot by unknown gunmen. 



The shooting took place between 10p.m and 11p.m Monday night, in front of his residence at in Nyanya, Abuja. 

According to report, two men alighted from motorcycle as Ewelike  came out of his car. One of the assailants reportedly confronted him and shot him in the neck at close range. 

Nothing was reportedly stolen from him. 

The gunmen ran away when the gunshot alerted residents of the area. Neighbors 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 began.