…residents disclosed that the deceased was close to completing his NYSC before the fatal incident.
BENUE, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ben Agir Une, has reportedly been killed by a community vigilante group in Benue State after he was allegedly mistaken for a motorcycle thief.
The incident was confirmed by Buruku Local Government Chairman Raymond Aondoakura, who described the killing as tragic and unjustifiable.
According to him, the attack occurred late Sunday night at Mbajor settlement, near the Buruku Local Government Secretariat, when vigilante members on patrol intercepted the victim on suspicion of theft.
Une, who was said to be serving in Gombe State and originally from Tongov in Katsina-Ala LGA, was reportedly unable to identify himself before the situation escalated.
He was allegedly beaten severely, slipped into a coma, and later confirmed dead at a hospital.
The chairman said those involved in the incident have been arrested and handed over to the police for investigation and prosecution, while vigilante operations in the area have been suspended.
Residents disclosed that the deceased was close to completing his national service before the fatal incident occurred.
