UNIBEN

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.

By Muhammad Sabiu

The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State has asked its students to vacate the institution before 12 pm on Wednesday over a protest that had taken place on Tuesday.

Recall that students of the institution embarked upon a protest due to the late registration fee the school had imposed on them.

The students, however, dismissed the fee, saying it would be hard for them considering the economic situation of the country.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the university’s registrar, Mr Ademola Bobola Salami.

“The Vice-Chancellor has reviewed the agitation by a section of the students’ body on Tuesday.

“After due consultation and in the overall interest of all students’ body, the Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of Senate, approved the immediate closure of the University.

“This is based on security reports to avoid the students’ action being hijacked by hoodlums, and thereby prevent any form of breakdown of law and order within and outside the campuses of the University,” the statement said.