Gunmen have reportedly killed an 85-year-old secretary and leader of the Iyowa community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The victim, identified as Reuben Owie, was allegedly shot by two unidentified armed men at his home in Iguosa, around Okhunhun, Benin City.
The attack took place at approximately 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, while the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed the development in a statement, saying the report was lodged by the deceased’s son, 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 police personnel visited the location, documented the scene and recovered the deceased’s body.
She added that the remains had been taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital morgue.
According to the police spokesperson, investigations into the killing are still ongoing, while officers have intensified efforts to establish the identities of the attackers and apprehend them.
