Gunmen Kill Benue University Lecturer in Makurdi

In the early hours of Wednesday, an unidentified group of gunmen killed Professor Gabriel Nyityo, a lecturer at Moses Orshio Adasu University in Makurdi, Benue State. Reports indicate that the assailants attacked the professor while he was asleep at his residence.

However, details surrounding the incident, including the motive behind the attack and whether any arrests have been made, remain unclear. The killing has sparked grief and concern among members of the university community and residents of Makurdi, leading to calls for a thorough investigation and enhanced security efforts in the area.

The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command and the university management had not provided any updates at the time of the report.