National Youth Service Corps member dies after alleged beating by Benue vigilantes
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Ben Agir, a National Youth Service Corps member, reportedly died after being beaten by a community vigilante group in the Anibros settlement of Buruku Local Government Area, Benue State. The incident occurred during a night patrol when vigilantes accosted Agir on suspicion of motorcycle theft. According to Raymond Aondoakura, the Chairman of Buruku LGA, the event took place on Sunday night between 11 pm and 12 midnight. Aondoakura stated that Agir was beaten to a coma before being taken to a hospital where he later died. The suspects have been arrested and handed over to the police. The council has also suspended vigilante group activities in the area pending regulation. However, Mrs. Veronica Ogwuche, Public Relations Officer of the National Youth Service Corps in Benue State, indicated that preliminary information suggests Agir was not serving in Benue but possibly in Gombe State.
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