Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the murder of a part-time student of the University of Benin identified as Alexander Omojiate, saying the incident is an attack on everything his administration stood for.
DAILY POST reports that the student was killed on Sunday by yet to be identified gunmen believed to be cultists.
The governor, in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele in Benin City dated May 11, 2026, described the incident as completely unacceptable.
Okpebholo explained that the brazen and cold-blooded killing on a day regarded as sacred by many is an affront to human dignity and a threat to public safety.
He extended condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, noting that his life was violently and senselessly cut short.
He, however, added that the Edo State Police Command has commenced investigations into the incident.
While assuring that the security
agencies are working around the clock to identify and apprehend all those responsible, he vowed that the perpetrators cannot hide forever.
Okpebholo who also assured the public and the family of the victim that the case would not be swept under the rug, added that the perpetrators will be found and justice will be served.
