The Police Command in Edo has confirmed the killing of Augustine Izu, a final year Political Science student of the University of Benin (UniBen). xThe spokesman of the command, SP Bello Kontongs, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin. Bello also confirmed the shooting of Joshua Oginigbo, a Computer Engineering student of the institution. In a related development, another student of the institution, Joshua Oginigbo, was also reported to have been shot on Tuesday by unknown gunmen. The victim was said to be in critical condition and receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

Source: The Guardian June 30, 2021 07:30 UTC