Woman 23, raped and gruesomely murderd in Benin

A 23-year-old-woman, simply identified as Joy Okoh in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, has been reportedly kidnapped and raped by some unknown assailants.

 The victim's body was left in the boot of a SUV at Upper Mission Extension in Benin city,  the state capital.

It was learned that the deceased, who was said to be a bread seller at Lucky Way Junction by Ramat Park was alleged to have closed for the day’s business at 7.30p.m., when she was kidnapped.


The car used for the atrocious act, was said to have been snatched by some gunmen and was later abandoned.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Stephen Onwuchei who confirmed the story, said the police have commenced investigation into the incident.