By Ihie Grace
Destiny Osasenaga, a 400-level Computer Engineering student at the University of Benin, was alleged to have been killed by suspected cultist in Benin, Edo State.
It was learned that the deceased was kidnapped by gunmen at his home in the Uwelu neighbourhood of Benin while his father and other family members were present.
According to a source, the gunmen whom authorities believe to be members of a secret cult stunned into the deceased’s home in search of his older brother, who they claimed had offended one of their gang members and was therefore wanted.
The source added, “When they could not find their target, they abducted the deceased, put him in a Mercedez Benz GLK Jeep and zoomed off to a bush path along Benin-Akure Road by Oluku community.
The deceased was beaten to death by the gunmen and dumped at a refuse site by the roadside.” the source added.
According to newsmen’s inquiries, the police have detained the main suspect, Kenneth Ediagbonya, in his hiding place in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
When contacted, Chidi Nwabuzor, the public relations officer for the Edo State Police, confirmed the incident and Ediagbonya’s arrest.
He promised that the remaining gang members would be apprehended.
“It is true that one of the suspects has been arrested while other members of the gang are at large. However, the police are working hard to ensure other gang members are arrested.” he added.