Tragedy struck in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday as a Junior Secondary School 3 student reportedly beat his teacher to death during a confrontation over a confiscated school cap.
The suspect, identified as 16-year-old Friday Ogamude, a student of UBE Oju Centre, allegedly attacked his teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, aged 35, during an argument that turned violent. Sources said the confrontation was sparked by a cap the teacher had seized from the student since May 2025.