Teacher beaten to d3ath in Benue over seized cap by JSS3 student allegedly
A tragic incident occurred in Benue State on Thursday, July 10, 2025, where a Junior Secondary School 3 student allegedly beat a teacher to death during a confrontation over a confiscated school cap.
The incident took place at the UBE Oju Centre in Oju Local Government Area. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspect, identified as 16-year-old Friday Ogamude, reportedly confronted his teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, 35, over a cap that had been seized since May 2025.
What began as a verbal exchange escalated rapidly, with the student allegedly striking the teacher. Mr. Oyibe collapsed at the scene and was rushed to Amara Hospital in Oju, where he was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the General Hospital in Oju for autopsy, while police have confirmed the arrest of the suspect.
In a statement, the Benue State Police Command condemned the act and assured the public that a full investigation is underway and justice will be served.
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