Gunmen assassinate varsity lecturer and brother in Benue

From Attah Ede, Makurdi 
Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins have assassinated a 58th year old Professor of History at Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi MOAUM formerly known as Benue State University(BSU), Prof Gabriel Nyityo  and his  19 years younger brother, lorngee John Nyityo at Adaka community in Makurdi local government area of the State. 

Sources from the area told journalists on Thursday morning that the late Prof Nyityo and his brother were killed in the early hours of Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 in his house. 

A colleague of  the professor who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the death, stating that a large crowd of sympathizers thronged the deceased residence when he visited. 

Prof Nyityo's death has sent shock to the people of the area and the University community. 

When contacted the Benue State Command police public relations officer PPRO DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incidence, saying that Prof. Nyityo and his brother were killed by unknown gunmen.

DSP  Edet who confirmed this in a text message to our correspondent on Thursday morning, stated that the command has launched investigation to unravel the mystery behind their killings.

According to her, a team of Delta patrol alongside python while on patrol received a distress call , along Adaka Axis and on getting there they saw two dead bodies killed by some unknown gun men.

"One Prof Gabriel Saawua Nyityo 'm' 58years and his younger brother one lorngee John Nyityo 'm' 19years. Investigation is still goings-on please", she said.