Benue Uni Staff Killed, House Set Ablaze Over Missing Phone in Makurdi

Tradegdy befalls a staff of Benue State University Teaching Hospital BSUTH, Makurdi who has been tortured to death for allegedly stealing a handset.

The incident happened at Gyado villa, Kilometer 4, along Makurdi-Gboko Road.

According to reports gathered, it was learnt that a case of missing handset was reported to the youths in Gyado villa settlement who invited the deceased, said to be a suspect and The youths tortured him to death.

On Saturday night, a youth group loyal to the deceased mobilised and razed down the house of the father of the youth leader.

There was confusion in Gyado villa settlement notorious for cult activities.

Many residents were seen packing out of fear of the unknown.

Police sources said investigations had commenced to unravel the brain behind the crisis.