Benin: Robbers Kill UBTH Optometrist Doctor

Dr. Otote Osaikhuwuomwan, an optometrist with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
was allegedly murdered by a gang of armed robbers who was said to have invaded his residence at Rueben Agho Street, Ugbor Quarters, GRA, Benin City in the early hours of Monday

It was gathered that the robbery gang made their way into the doctor’s apartment by cutting off the burglary proof to gain access into where he lived with his wife who was said to be pregnant.

According to the source, soon after his wife notified him that intruders had entered the house, he quickly rushed to the bedroom door to prevent them from gaining access in the room.

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“Following the skirmish that ensued, the robbers were said to have shot through the door and the bullet hit him on the chest and thereafter fell down and started struggling for his life in the pool of his blood while the hoodlums were carting away valuables.

However, his pregnant wife, who was witnessed to the attack started screaming for help after the armed robbers had left with a laptop, mobile phones and other belongings.

Dr. Osaikhuwuomwan was later rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, his place of work by neighbours at about 6.00am where he was pronounced dead.
His body has since been deposited at the Teaching hospital morgue.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Kongtons Bello confirmed the report, adding that the command had received the report and has since opened an investigation to bring the daredevil criminals to book.