A physiotherapist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, simply identified as Alex, was last Friday reportedly killed by gunmen at the hospital.
DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed the hospital and shot the deceased, who was at his twenties, to death.
It was gathered that patients and other health workers at the hospital scampered for safety during the incident.
In a viral video, the staff were seen protesting and brandishing various placards to register their displeasure over the incident.
DAILY POST reports that lately, the high rate of killings in the state has become worrisome.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Teaching Hospital, Joshua Uwaila, confirmed the killing.
Uwaila said that the management of the hospital has reported the matter to the security agencies and are awaiting the outcome of their findings.
