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 Osayomwa...