Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Gunmen has reportedly killed a 400 level computer Engineering student of the University of Benin, Mr. Destiny Osasenaga, in Benin Edo State.
Truth Live News learnt that the deceased, a final year student of the Computer Engineering department, was abducted at his residence in Uwelu, Benin City, by gunmen in presence of his father and other family members.
It was gathered that the gunmen suspected to be members of secret cult stormed the deceased’s house in search of his elder brother who they said had offended one of their gang members and subsequently declared him wanted.
It was also learnt that when they could not find their target, they allegedly abducted the deceased into a Mercedez Benz GLK Jeep and zoomed off to a bush path along Benin -Akure road near Oluku, community.
It was further gathered that the deceased was beaten to death by the gunmen and who later dumped the dead body at refuse site by the road side .
Source said the principal suspect, identified as Kenneth Ediagbonya has been arrested by the police in his hideout in Port Harcourt , Rivers state.
When contacted , Edo state Police Public Relations Officer , SP Chidi Nwabuzor confirmed the incident and the arrest of one of the suspects.
He assured that other gang members who are at large would be arrested.
