By Ahmad Deedat Zakari
The cult war at the University of Benin has resulted in the death of a student at the university.
Three other students of the institution were reported to have sustained different degrees of injuries as a result of the clash.
However, as of the time of writing this report, the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to be briefed on the incident.
“I am yet to be briefed of [sic] such an incident. When I get the brief, I will let you know but for now no information,” he said.
The incident reportedly happened at the Anatomy Department of the University on Friday, when the enraged cultists stormed the department gate to kill their target.
The deceased was shot at close range, while others were shot while trying to escape.
The cult clash has caused panic among students and members of the staff of the institution.
The University of Benin is reputed for deadly cult attacks in the country. Many students of the institution believed this incident was the university living up to its reputation.