Allegations of cult killing the physiotherapist of UBTH

Armed people suspected of being worshipers on Friday invaded the Benin University (UBTH) teaching hospital and killed a physiotherapist identified as Alex.

An eyewitness told reporters on Tuesday that the armed people shot health workers while serving in the hospital.

According to him, the attack forced patients and staff to run fast.

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UBTH public relations officer, Joshua Uwaila, confirmed the incident.

He said the hospital had told the security agent and was waiting for the results of the investigation.

Uwaila said: “A physiotherapist with UBTH was shot dead on Friday. The problem was reported to the security institution.”

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