Okpebholo condemns murder of UNIBEN undergraduate, vows justice
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 […] Okpebholo condemns murder of UNIBEN undergraduate, vows justice
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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.
He reiterated his administration’s firm resolve to stamp out cultism in all its forms across Edo State.
“Since assuming office, the administration has taken deliberate and sustained steps to confront the cult menace head-on.
“These efforts include sustained security operations in cult-prone communities across the state, resulting in the arrest and prosecution of numerous suspected cultists.
“Close collaboration between the Edo State Government and the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Army to disrupt and dismantle cult networks operating within the state.
“Community engagement initiatives involving traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, and civil society organisations in the fight against cult violence; and strong support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons vulnerable to cult recruitment.
“Edo State will not be a sanctuary for criminals. Those who carry arms and terrorise innocent people will face the full consequences of the law,” he vowed.
Okpebholo urged members of the public with useful information regarding the killing to contact the Edo State Police Command or any other security agency.
He said all information provided would be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
The governor further assured that his
government remains fully committed to securing every community and every part of the state, so that no family will have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to senseless cult violence.
Okpebholo condemns murder of UNIBEN undergraduate, vows justice
