An 85-year-old community leader, Reuben Owie, has been killed by gunmen at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Owie, who served as the secretary and leader of Iyowa Community, was reportedly attacked by two unidentified armed men at about 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The Punch reported that the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the police were alerted by the deceased’s son,
Osayomwanbo Owie, after the attack at the family residence located at No. 2 Abu Street, Iguosa, off Okhunhun Road, Benin City.
“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 explained that police personnel were dispatched to the scene, where they documented the incident and recovered the victim’s remains.
She added that Owie’s body was subsequently deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital mortuary.
The police spokesperson said detectives had commenced an investigation into the killing, adding that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
