Cultists have killed a final-year student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) identified simply as Desmond.
The deceased popularly known as ‘Mayor’ was shot dead in his room at the Hall 3 Hostel at about 9pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.
According to the reports, the late student was said to be in the Department of Public Administration and a Kegite chief.
A student who pleaded anonymity said the deceased was shot in the face at point-blank range.
The student said, “The killing of Desmond has caused panic in the school. Students are even afraid to stay in the hostel. He was shot in the face and had no chance to survive the attack.”
It was gathered that his corps have been deposited in the mortuary at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
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