Suspected Cultists Kill 400-Level UNIBEN Student in Targeted Attack on His Brother

Reports indicate that a 400-level Computer Engineering student of the University of Benin, Destiny Osasenaga, has been killed by suspected cultists in Benin, Edo State. According to a PUNCH report, the deceased was abducted from his residence in the Uwelu area of Benin in the presence of his father and other family members. A source revealed that the gunmen were searching for the deceased’s elder brother, who had allegedly offended one of their gang members. The victim was then taken away in a Mercedez Benz GLK and driven to a bush path along Benin-Akure Road by Oluku community, where he was beaten to death and left at a refuse site. The principal suspect, Kenneth Ediagbonya, has since been apprehended by the police in his hideout in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Chidi Nwabuzor, spokesperson of the State Police Command, confirmed the incident and the arrest of Ediagbonya. He also stated that the police are working hard to ensure that other members of the gang are apprehended.