Gunmen have killed an 85-year-old secretary and leader of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The deceased, identified as Reuben Owie, was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified armed men at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City.
The incident occurred at about 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday.
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.
