By Ayodele Oni
Fear and apprehension have gripped students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) over the gruesome murder of a final year male undergraduate student.
The deceased, who is popularly called Mayor was reportedly shot dead on Monday, evening by an unknown gunman right inside his room at one of the halls of residence.
Reason for the killing is not yet known but a source said it may not be unconnected with reprisal killings by rival deadly secret cultists, fighting for supremacy and other sundry issues.
It was gathered that there was commotion as panicking students jumped out of their beds and ran for their lives when the lone gunman opened fire.
UNIBEN Public Relations Officer, Dr. Daisy Ehanire, in a statement on Tuesday, commiserated with family and colleagues of the deceased and condemned the brutal killing of Mayor.
Ehanire pleaded with other students to be calm as the police and other security agencies are working hard to fish out and arrest the suspected runaway killer.
The University spokesperson disclosed that the authorities are also working closely with the internal security units in ensuring that such dastardly incident does not occur again within the school’s premises.
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