Hoodlums have reportedly killed a Europe-based man simply identified as Derrick, in Benin City, Edo State Capital.

It was gathered that the incident happened at the weekend in Igun Street, renowned for vehicles repair.
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The deceased was killed after he allegedly resisted the attempt to steal his lumbar gold necklace reportedly valued at N50 million.
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‎The deceased who recently returned to Benin from abroad was said to have visited the area to buy spare-parts for his vehicle when the hoodlums emerged, accosted and trying to dispose him of his belongings
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A witness said the victim, who was not aware of their intention, demanded to know why he should hand over the necklace.
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‎He said after the challenge, one of them reached out for a Pump Action and shot the unsuspecting victim twice on his leg.
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‎”The gang thereafter removed the jewelry and fled the scene.”
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According to him, ‎ sympathisers later rushed the deceased to the hospital but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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‎Spokesperson for Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the killing.

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Yamu said investigation is ongoing, vowing that the perpetrators would be brought to book.