Female Benue State University Student Killed By Gunmen (Photo)

Jessica Agee

A female student of the Benue State University, identified as Jessica Agee has been shot dead by unknown gunmen.

It was gathered that the student was shot dead by the assailants at her Gyado villa residence in Makurdi, the state capital on Monday night, February 15.

The deceased's cousin, Phillips Guda, confirmed the report via Facebook on Tuesday morning, February 16.

"My little cousin Jessica Agee was shot dead last night at her student house at Gyado villa Makurdi, Benue State. May her soul finds peace in the bosom of the Lord Almighty in Heaven and may God grant us the fortitude to bear the lost. May our Lord Almighty in Heaven also bring the perpetrators to book through Christ our Lord Jesus I pray. Rest in Peace My Sister." he wrote.

Meanwhile, friends and classmates have taken to Facebook to mourn her. One Josie Orkar wrote;

"Tis life sef. Rest on my dearest Agee Jessica

Till we meet to part no more

It's so hard to say Goodbye

I remember the last time we spoke was when I was about entering the exam hall, that day..

Kai!!!If only tears could bring u back

We love you but God loves you the most."