The Nigerian Police Force has verified the demise of Chinedu Hope, a 23-year-old student at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, Ebonyi State. Hope was reportedly enticed by his acquaintance, Dan, who persuaded him to accompany him to a hideout owned by a drug dealer known as Yoko in Umuodudu Ibeku.
Tragically, Hope was allegedly drugged to death on his birthday, according to police reports.
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