Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have detained three students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri following the death of Chinedu Christogonus, a 21-year-old 100-level Cyber Security student.

The deceased was said to have been picked up by members of FUTO’s Man O’ War group on Saturday after an allegation that he stole ₦13,500. He was allegedly held down and beaten, sustaining severe injuries in the process.

He was later taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri, but medical personnel confirmed he died shortly after arrival. His remains have been moved to the morgue for autopsy.

Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, identified those arrested as Chukwuemeka Benedict, 21; Kelechi Ikenna, 24; and Obioma Anastasia, 21. All three are final-year students at FUTO.

The development sparked protests on campus, with students destroying property and setting parts of the school ablaze in anger over the incident.

The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, has ordered the case moved to the State CID in Owerri for detailed investigation. He also directed detectives to track down anyone else who participated in the attack.

No charges have been filed yet as investigations continue.