JSS3 student allegedly beats teacher to death over seized cap
A tragic incident occurred in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday, as a Junior Secondary School 3 student allegedly beat his teacher to death during a confrontation over a seized school cap.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as 16-year-old Friday Ogamude, a student of UBE Oju Centre, confronted his teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, aged 35, over a cap the teacher had confiscated since May 2025.
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According to the sources, the confrontation quickly escalated when the student allegedly struck the teacher during a heated exchange. The teacher reportedly slumped on the spot.
He was immediately rushed to Amara Hospital, Oju, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The body of the deceased has been photographed and deposited at the General Hospital, Oju, for autopsy, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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Police say the suspect was arrested as the command condemned the act and assured the public that justice will be served.
Investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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