A security guard attached to the Permanent Site of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ezzamgbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebube Igboke, has been beaten to de.ath by his colleagues at the university for alleged theft
The deceased, who hailed from Ezzama in Ezza South Local Government Area, was a member of the Middle Pillar Security outfit hired by the university for security purposes.
Ebonyi police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident.
Three persons have been arrested in connection with the k!lling.
“They said they caught someone stealing at EBSU’s permanent site. The people who caught him may have taken the law into their own hands and beaten the person.
“Though he didn’t d!e immediately, it later occurred to them that it was time to take him to the police station. However, the police advised them to take the person to the hospital for medical treatment.
“So, I think it was at the hospital that it was confirmed the person had died. We arrested the three individuals who brought the person to the police,” he said.
The family of the deceased has petitioned the state Police Commissioner, Adaku Uche-Anya, over the k!lling.
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