Suspected Cultists Kill 500-Level UNIBEN Student

A 500-level student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), was on Friday night reportedly shot dead inside the campus in a renewed cult war between rival cult groups in the institution.

Three other students were reportedly also shot and sustained degrees of injuries during the clash and were rushed to the hospital.

According to sources, the 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.

The deceased was said to have been 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.

The sources noted that 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.

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.”