The killing of a final year student of Public Administration, University of Benin, Obukobo Desmond Oghenerukhewe, popularly called Mayor has been condemned by the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Edo State
According to report, Mayor was shot at close range in his room in Hall 3, the students hostel residence by unknown gunmen.
A statement by the chairman of the NYCN, Comrade Sarah Igunbor and Secretary, Comrade Aigbovbiosa Osadebamwen said called the murder a dent on the fine reputation of the citadel of learning and it comes off as barbaric and inhuman.
They commiserated with the immediate family, friends and entire University community for the painful loss.
The NYCN also urged the security agencies to do all within their powers to ensure that the perpetrators of this senseless act are brought to justice.
They also encouraged the leadership of the University to strengthen security within the school premises to ensure that such barbaric act does not repeat itself and to continue to do all it can to ensure that the very best of tertiary education is delivered to the students.
