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Benue State University student shot dead by suspected cultists (graphic photos) - Edoman - 03-12-2020
Benue State University student shot dead by suspected cultists (graphic photos)
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A yet-to-be identified Political Science student of the Benue State University, Makurdi, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists.
The student was brutally murdered in front of the school's Main E- library, opposite College of Health Sciences on Wednesday night.
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Spokesperson of the National Union of Benue State Students (NUBESS) Comrade Simeon AER, who confirmed the incident urged students to remain calm.
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His statement below:
Quote:Following the killing of a BSU student "name withheld" from political science in front of BSU main Library yesterday, 11th March 2020 and the incessant killing of students due to cult clashes especially in Benue state University Makurdi, the National union of Benue state students, national secretariat,Writes to condemn in strong terms the menace which gradually becoming a norm in the university.
The grand commander of Benue students, both at home and in the diaspora Rt. Comrade TIV JOSHUA has charged the commissioner of police to beef up security presence in the area with immediate effect.
The 001 has also called on Benue students to shun all forms of social vices and be focused on what will add value to the society. He say thus " our parents have sent us to school to acquire knowledge so that we will be of value to them and the society at large, How are they going to feel on hearing that we are shot dead by rivals please, Cultism of wole soyinka's days was meant to fight colonialism and protect the rights of students, why is the Benue case different, Benue students enough is enough, this killings must stop"
The 001 has also used this opportunity to call on the Management of Benue state University Makurdi to strengthen the security mechanism of the institution by acquiring technological advanced security devices to check people coming into the university, for the yesterday crime was committed at the heart of the university.
The 001 has called on Benue students to be calm as he is already on top of the situation, liasing with the Benue state commissioner of police Cp Mukadas to lobby for the creation of two permanent police posts around the gyado Villa axis to protect the students of the said institution.
May the souls of all the Benue students killed and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.
Yours Aluta BON BOI
Comrade Simeon AER
NUBESS NATIONAL P.R.O
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RE: Benue State University student shot dead by suspected cultists (graphic photos) - Edoman - 03-13-2020
Update: "He was chased to the school library where they axed him mercilessly"- How final year BSU student, Nater Nyiyongu was hacked to death by cultists
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Suspected cultists invaded the Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi campus, and killed a 400 level student Isaac Nater Nyiyongu, to death. Read previous report here
According to one of the students, the incident happened around 7 pm on Wednesday night.
"The cultists chased the final year student of Political Science from outside the university campus into the campus, shot sporadically into the air while the security men scampered for safety.
The deceased student was chased through the gate down to the school library where they caught up with him and axed him mercilessly until he gave up. Indeed, the cult members had a field day because no one could go closer"
Spokesperon of the State Police Command, DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident saying that one student was killed in Benue State University campus.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Moses Kembe, who also confirmed the killing said the cultists took advantage of the ongoing strike action.
Prof Moses Kembe, Vice Chancellor of the university held a press conference at the BSU Senate Chambers on Thursday, 13th March, 2020, where he said that the management had resolved to take proactive measures to avert reoccurrence.
Among the measures include
''Entry into the university is henceforth restricted to the three main gates at the eastern and western wings and the College of Health Sciences;
"All university visitors must present proper identification to the security personnel at the gate;
"Staff and students must visibly display their identification cards at all times especially while on campus;
"Security staff are mandated to carry out stop-and-search on persons with suspicious behaviour while on campus," the Vice Chancellor announced.
Kembe, who described also blamed parents and guardians for standing in the way of university management in addressing the problem of cultism.
"Another problem is that when a student suspected to be a cultist is handed over to the Police for prosecution, people come to bail them. And in most cases, their parents or guardians," the Vice Chancellor said, adding they will "swear to the heavens that their children are not involved."