By • Olalekan Fagbade
University Student shot dead inside School premises
Tragedy struck at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo State at the weekend following the shooting of a 400-level student by suspected cultists, causing panic in the University community.
A viral video shows the lifeless body of the victim said to be in Physical Sciences Department as he was being carried into a Hilux van by security personnel of the institution.
Leadership reports that the incident led to pandemonium across the entire University community as students, staff and visitors to the University ran for their dear lives as sound of gunshots rented the air.
It was gathered that the sad incident may not be unconnected to cultism.
The victim’s remains were said to be deposited in an undisclosed mortuary.
As at the time of filing this report on Saturday evening, the University authorities were yet to react to the incident.
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UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead In Hostel
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UNIBEN final year student shot dead in hostel
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed a final-year student of 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.
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 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.” the student said.
It was gathered that his remains has been deposited in the mortuary at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
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UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead In Hostel
touchaheart Nigeria reports that in what seemed to be a cult-related occurrence, an unidentified gunman shot and killed Desmond, a final-year University of Benin student, to death in his room at the Hall 3 Hostel on Monday. Desmond was simply known as Desmond.
In the Department of Public Administration, the late student known as “Mayor” was reportedly enrolled when he was shot on Monday at…
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SUSPECTED CULTISTS KILL UNIBEN UNDERGRADUATE AFTER LAST EXAM
SUSPECTED CULTISTS KILL UNIBEN UNDERGRADUATE AFTER LAST EXAM
Intelligence have gathered that suspected cultists have killed a certain Augustine Izu, student of political science department, University of Benin, Edo State.
Sources say the undergraduate was shot dead at his off-campus hostel at 5, Imade street, around Federal Government College Road area, Ugbowo, unknown gunmen suspected to be members of a secret cult.
Also that his killers, who were…
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UNIBEN STUDENT SHOT DEAD IN HIS APARTMENT AFTER WRITING EXAM
UNIBEN STUDENT SHOT DEAD IN HIS APARTMENT AFTER WRITING EXAM
The police in Benin, Edo State, have confirmed the killing of one Augustine Izu, a student in the department of Political Science of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), by suspected cultists.
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Tears As Gunmen Shoot UNIBEN Final Year Dead Moments After Final Paper
Tears As Gunmen Shoot UNIBEN Final Year Dead Moments After Final Paper
A final year student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), identified as Augustine Izu, has been shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen who invaded his compound in Ugbowo, Edo State.
Naija News gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, hours after his final paper and signing out.
According to reports, the deceased, a student of political science, was…
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Augustine Izu: UNIBEN final year student shot dead after final exam https://ift.tt/3qzdaWC
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By • Olalekan Fagbade
One person Killed, 3 others njured in fresh University Cult War
Tragedy struck at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Friday as a renewed cult clash claimed the life of a 500-level student of the institution.
According to reports, the student was shot dead inside the University campus, while three other students of the institution sustained various degrees of injury during the cult attack.
As of press time, it was reported that the injured students have been rushed to a hospital for treatment.
The cult clash reportedly began when the rampaging cult group members stormed the Anatomy Department back gate to kill their target before they proceeded to Physical Science and Laboratory Department.
It was gathered that the deceased student was shot at a close range in his car while the three others were shot while they were trying to escape.
The incident caused panic among the students and staff on the campus as they scampered for safety.
According to sources, the rival fight began in Ekiadolor area, a suburb of the school, some days ago during which about three persons were allegedly killed.
The fight later spread to the Ugbowo campus of the institution.
A viral video of the incident showed a red car with bullet holes. The body of a man was seen removed from the car and taken to the back of a pick-up van.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to be informed about the incident.
“I am yet to be briefed of such an incident. When I get the brief, I will let you know, but for now no information.”
It will be recalled that a few months ago a final-year student at the Hall 3 hostel of the university was shot dead in his room by gunmen.
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UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead In Hostel
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UNIBEN final year student shot dead after writing last exam
UNIBEN final year student shot dead after writing last exam
A final year student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has been shot dead by yet-to-be identified gunmen.
Augustine Izu was killed after gunmen invaded his compound in Ugbowo, Edo State on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, hours after his final paper and signing out.
While the Political Science student died on the spot after being shot by the mask-wearing gunmen, his friend Walter Emeka…
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UNIBEN final year student shot dead after final exam
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UNIBEN student shot dead days after final examination
UNIBEN student shot dead days after final examination
Another narrowly escapes death from cult attack
A 400-level student of the Department of Political Science, University of Benin, Austin Izu, has been shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in his friend’s off-campus hostel room on the Federal Girls College Road, Ugbowo,.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased, who sat his final examination last week, was alleged to have come from the upper…
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UNIBEN FINAL YEAR STUDENT SHOT DEAD DURING FINAL CARNIVAL_Ada Nkong There was chaos Friday at the university of Benin, Edo state, as a student was shot dead during the faculty of social sciences final year Jean Carnival.
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UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead After His Last Exam
UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead After His Last Exam
A final year student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Augustine Izu, has been shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen who invaded his compound in Ugbowo, Edo State.
It was gathered the unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, hours after his final paper and signing out.
According to reports, the deceased, a student of political science, was killed when four gunmen,…
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