University of Benin 300-Level Student Axed to Death

A 300-level student of the University of Benin, Gbenedio Ejyroghene has been axed to death by unknown persons.

The late  Gbenedio was in the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Physical Sciences.
The incident took place at the Ugbowo Campus of the institution.

It was learnt that the deceased was axed on the head killing him instantly.
Public Relations Officer of the institution, Harris Osarenren who confirmed the killing said it happened on Friday at about 7pm.

Harris said the killing has been reported at the Ugbowo Police Station and that the body has been deposited at the mortuary of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

He said investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing.

NigerianEye