Europe-based man killed in Benin City over N50m gold necklace

A Europe-based man, identified only as Derrick, was reportedly killed by hoodlums in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, over the weekend.

The tragic incident occurred on Igun Street, an area well-known for vehicle repair workshops. According to sources, Derrick was attacked after allegedly resisting an attempt to steal his lumbar gold necklace, reportedly valued at ₦50 million.

‎The deceased who recently returned to Benin from abroad was said to have visited the area to buy spare-parts for his vehicle when the hoodlums emerged, accosted and trying to dispose him of his belongings
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A witness said the victim, who was not aware of their intention, demanded to know why he should hand over the necklace.
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‎He said after the challenge, one of them reached out for a Pump Action and shot the unsuspecting victim twice on his leg.
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‎”The gang thereafter removed the jewelry and fled the scene.”
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According to him, ‎ sympathisers later rushed the deceased to the hospital but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

‎Spokesperson for Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing.

Yamu said investigation is ongoing, vowing that the perpetrators would be brought to book.