Four feared killed in Edo riot
Four persons have been reportedly killed following a riot that broke out over the killing of one Federick popularly known as Original.
Residents of Azagba community, tipper drivers and some youths had blocked the Benin-Auchi highway protesting the killing of Federick.They staged the protest for over four hours until armed policemen and soldiers dispersed them.Officials of the Correctional Centre were beaten and their rifle snatched.
Spokesman for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Aminu Suleiman, who confirmed the attack said details of the attack were still sketchy.A source in the area said the Warden was found inside the bush with a deep injury in his hand and bleeding seriously.
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