Gunmen Kill 85-Year-Old Edo Community Leader
Reuben Owie, an 85-year-old secretary and leader of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State, was killed by two unidentified gunmen at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City, at approximately 8:15 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The incident was reported to the Edo State Police Command by his son, Osayomwanbo Owie.
According to the police spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, one of the assailants shot Owie in the head, leading to his death. Police officers responded to the scene, documented the incident, and recovered the body, which was subsequently deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.
The police confirmed that an investigation is underway, with efforts being made to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this violent act.
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