Gunmen kill Benue university student
17 February 2021 |
3:05 am
A young lady identified as Jessica Agee, a student of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
A young lady identified as Jessica Agee, a student of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
The sad incident took place at her Gyado villa residence Makurdi, in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Kate Anene, confirmed the incident and said the body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary while investigation has commenced.
The victim
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