Sporadic gun fire along BIU road in Ugbor, Benin city has claimed the life of an undergraduate who is the only child of the former General Manager of Edo Broadcasting Service.
The residents and students of Benson Idahosa University in Ugbor community in Benin, the Edo state capital, were left in total shock following the sudden death of an undergraduate student of the institution, identified as Tobi Ohio Igioh.
According to The Leadership, Tobi Igioh was shot dead by suspected fleeing armed robbers close to the scene of a robbery operation on Monday in the state.
It was gathered that the rampaging gunmen were escaping from the scene of the robbery when they opened fire on the unsuspecting victim in front of the school gate.
It was also feared that suspected secret cult members may have carried out the bloody attack on the student.
Until his tragic death, Ohio Igioh whose department was yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was also said to be the only child of former General Manager of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Benin, Pastor (Mrs.) Sidi Lawal Igioh.