Gunmen kill 85-year-old Edo community leader

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Gunmen have killed an 85-year-old secretary and leader of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.

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The deceased, identified as Reuben Owie, was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified armed men at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City.

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The incident occurred at about 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

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The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday.

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The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said in a statement that the case was reported by the deceased’s son, Osayomwanbo Owie.

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“The police received a report from Osayomwanbo Owie, the deceased’s son, following the attack at the victim’s residence at No. 2 Abu Street, Iguosa, off Okhunhun Road, Benin City.

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“On Aug. 2, 2026, at about 2015hrs, one Osayomwanbo Owie reported that his father, Hon. Reuben Owie, 85 years old, Secretary of Iyowa Community, was attacked by two unidentified gunmen at his residence.

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“One of the assailants reportedly shot the victim in the head, resulting in his death,” she said.

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Ikoedem said police officers visited the scene, documented the incident and recovered the body.

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She added that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

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The police spokesperson said investigation into the incident was ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to identify and arrest the suspects.

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