The victim simply identified as James, was until his death a student in the department of Vocational and Technical Education.
He was murdered at Ekosodin community, a neighbourhood mainly inhabited by students.
James’ killing is coming on the heels of the murder of one Ejiroghene Gbenedio some fortnight ago. Gbenedio, a 300-level student of the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Physical Sciences, was axed to death within the university campus.
The latest victim’s corpse was conveyed in a white-coloured police Hilux van to the Accident and Emergency Ward of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead.
His shattered head showed that he was shot at close range.
According to sources, James was returning home after watching a football match at a viewing centre in the community when he encountered the assailants.
“It might not be unconnected with cult activities on the campus. But he was aware of what happens at Ekosodin at nights. I just don’t know why he decided to risk his life like that,” said one of his classmates.