Cult Gang Kills A Kegites CHIEFO, A Final Year In His Hostel In Uniben
A final year student of the University of Benin has been shot dead in his room by unknown gunmen. Desmond Rukevwe Obukhowo, popularly known as Mayor was shot at close range around on his face to death, around 9pm on Monday.
A final year student of the University of Benin has been shot dead in his room by unknown gunmen. Desmond Rukevwe Obukhowo, popularly known as Mayor was shot at close range around on his face to death, around 9pm on Monday.
The late Obukhowo was also the Chief of Kegites formerly known as Palm Wine Drinkers Association on the campus.
The incident, took place at the final year student's resident at the Hall 3 hostel of the University of Benin.
The late student, popularly known as ‘Mayor’ was said to be in the Department of Public Administration, and was shot at about 9pm causing panic among students.
As at the time of filing this report, it gathered that his remain had been moved into an ambulance to mortuary at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
Meanwhile, the school has shut down academic activities within the campus
Public Relations Officer of the institution, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said in a statement on Monday that the school is making efforts to investigate the dastardly act.
She appealed the members of the community to remain calm assuring that intensified efforts are being made for security in the jolted campus.
“Tuesday 4th April, 2023, has been declared lecture – free by the Management of the University of Benin following the traumatic murder incident which occurred at the University’s campus on Monday night.
“The Management further appeals to members of the University community to remain calm as efforts are being intensified to ensure the safety of staff and students while security agencies are investigating the sad incident.
“Management again prays God to comfort family and colleagues of the deceased and to grant his soul peaceful rest.” She said
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