A tragic incident occurred last Friday when Dr. Alex Ogunniyi, a physiotherapist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), was shot dead while heading to lunch at an eatery near the hospital.
UNTH Public Relations Officer, Joshua Uwaila, confirmed the unfortunate event and disclosed that UBTH management has formally requested an investigation into the killing. UBTH has contacted both the Edo State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
“A physiotherapist with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital was shot dead on Friday while on the way to have his lunch. It was gathered that a vehicle was chasing another one. The one behind was shooting at the one in front and a stray bullet hit the deceased in the neck.
“He was taken to the Accident and Emergency Department but he didn’t make it. We have written to the Edo Police Command and copied the DSS calling for investigation and the need to bring the killers to justice,” Uwaila stated.
The killing of Ogunniyi has sparked protests among hospital staff, who are demanding justice for their slain colleague.
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