VAM News update

500-level UNIBEN student shot dead by suspected cultists
Tragedy struck on Friday night at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), as a 500-level student of the university was reportedly shot dead inside the campus in a renewed cult war between rival cult groups in the institution.

Besides, three other students who were also shot were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Sunday Tribune gathered that the incident happened on Friday evening when the ravaging cult group stormed the Anatomy Department back gate to kill their target and, from there, moved to the Physical Science and Laboratory Departments shortly after the students had finished writing their examination.

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 from the gunmen.

The incident caused panic among the students and staff on campus as they scampered for safety.

According to sources, the rival fight began in the Ekiadolor area, a sub of the school, some days ago, during which about three persons were allegedly killed before spreading to the Ugbowo campus of the institution.

A viral video of the incident showed a red car with bullet holes, with the body of a man seen being removed from the car and taken to the back of a pick-up van where it was deposited.

When contacted, the Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to be informed of 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 would 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.