Uniben final year student shot dead in hostel

A final-year student of University of Benin (UNIBEN) identified simply as Desmond has been shot dead by unknown Gunmen suspected to be cultists

The deceased popularly known as  ‘Mayor’ was shot dead in his room at the Hall 3 Hostel at about 9 pm on Monday, April 3, 2023.

According to reports, the Department of Public Administration student was shot 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.” a student said. 

His remains have been deposited in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) mortuary.