The authorities of the University of Benin in Edo State has denounced the murder of Desmond, also known as Mayor, a final-year student there.
At 9 p.m. on Monday, Mayor, a student in the Department of Public Administration, was shot in the face from close range.
He was also the school’s Kegite chief.
Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, UNIBEN’s public relations officer, revealed in a statement on Tuesday that the organization’s management is collaborating closely with the police and internal security to find the murderer.
The statement read, “The management of the University of Benin has condemned the brutal and sad killing of a final year male student, known mostly as ‘Mayor’ (real name withheld) on the night of Monday 3rd March, 2023.
“The gruesome shooting occurred in one of halls of residence and was carried out by yet to be identified gunman.
While comisserating with the family and colleagues of the late student, the management enjoins other students to be calm.
“Management is also working closely with the internal security units in ensuring that such dastardly incident does not occur again within the university’s premises,” the statement added.
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