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UNIBEN bursar escapes abduction as gunmen kill NSCDC officer The Punch
Published 7:00 am
The Bursar of the University of Benin, Mr Victor Imagbe, on Thursday, escaped being kidnapped by gunmen, who invaded his house at Ogheghe along the Sapele Road, Benin.
But an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ugiagbe Alex Osaghae, who was on guard duty at the home of the bursar, was killed by the gunmen, who also made away with his service rifle.
A source at the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident, adding that investigation aimed at nabbing the perpetrators had commenced.
According to
Ogbebor, the officer was killed during a crossfire when some hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers gained access into the residence of the Bursar of the University of Benin.
“An officer of the NSCDC has been killed in a crossfire with hoodlums who stormed the residence of Dr Victor Imagbe
, the Bursar of the University of Benin.
“At about 03:45 hours Thursday morning, the hoodlums gained access into the bursar’s compound at Ogheghe community, near Benin.
“On siting the personnel of the NSCDC they opened fire, during the crossfire, our personnel, Mr
Alex Osawa
“However, one of the fleeing hoodlums sustained bullet wound during the crossfire.