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A physiotherapist with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital UBTH was shot dead
The death of a physiotherapist working at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has been attributed to individuals who are believed to be members of a cult.
The deceased individual, who has been identified as Alex Ogunniyi, was shot at close range by the gunmen who invaded the hospital on Friday, April 25, 2025, according to the report.
According to the information that was gathered, patients who were present at the hospital scurried away in search of safety during the incident.
A number of the healthcare professionals demonstrated on Monday against the homicide that occurred within the hospital facility where they were employed.
The incident was confirmed by Joshua Uwaila, a spokesperson for the University of the Philippines, who stated that the hospital administration had reported the problem to the security services.
“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.”