Gunmen kill 85-year-old community secretary in Edo

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

DAILY POST gathered that the deceased identified as Reuben Owie, was also the leader of the community.

He was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified armed men at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City

It was learnt that the octogenarian was attacked at about 8:15 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in his residence.

The incident was confirmed by the Edo State Police Command.

Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Saturday, August 8, 2026, said the case was reported by the son of the deceased, identified as Osayomwanbo Owie.

“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.

“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.

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

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

She explained that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH.

The command’s image maker added that investigation into the incident was ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to identify and arrest the suspects.