A security guard at the Permanent Site of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Ebube Igboke, was beaten to death by his colleagues over an alleged theft.
Igboke, who was from Ezzama in Ezza South Local Government Area, was part of the Middle Pillar Security outfit hired by the university. He was reportedly assaulted by fellow security guards after they accused him of stealing at the university’s permanent site in Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area.
The State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on March 19, 2025, stating that three individuals have been arrested in connection with the killing.
“They said they caught someone stealing at EBSU’s permanent site, and those who apprehended him may have taken the law into their own hands and beaten him,” Ukandu explained.
“Although he didn’t die immediately, it later occurred to them to take him to the police station. However, the police advised them to take him to the hospital for medical treatment. It was at the hospital that it was confirmed that he had died. We have arrested the three individuals who brought him to the police.”
The family of the deceased has since petitioned the State Police Commissioner, Adaku Uche-Anya, seeking justice. In their petition, signed by their lawyer D.I. Njoku, they allege that Igboke was beaten to death and his body was taken to the state police headquarters by his attackers.
The family also claims that when Igboke’s fiancée, who is also a member of the Middle Pillar Security outfit, was informed of the incident, she was prevented from taking him to the hospital.
The family has called on the Commissioner of Police to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
