Destiny Osasenaga, a 400-level Computer Engineering student at the University of Benin, was killed by suspected gunmen in Benin, Edo State.
According to reports, the deceased was kidnapped at his home in Benin’s Uwelu district by gunmen in the presence of his father and other family members.
According to a source, the gunmen, who are believed to be members of a secret cult, stormed the deceased’s home in search of his elder brother, who they claimed had offended one of their gang members and was thus wanted.
“When they couldn’t find their target, they abducted the deceased, put him in a Mercedes Benz GLK Jeep, and zoomed off to a bush path along Benin-Akure Road by Oluku community,” the source added.
“The deceased was beaten to death by the gunmen and dumped by the roadside,” the source continued.
According to our sources, the main suspect, Kenneth Ediagbonya, has been apprehended by police in his hideout in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Chidi Nwabuzor, the Public Relations Officer for the Edo State Police, confirmed the incident and the arrest of Ediagbonya when contacted.
He promised that other gang members who were still at large would be apprehended.
“It is true that one of the suspects has been apprehended, but other members of the gang remain at large.
However, the police are working hard to apprehend other gang members,” he added.
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