{
  "id": 326864,
  "title": "85-Year-Old Community Leader Shot Dead in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/85-year-old-community-leader-shot-dead-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T11:46:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/85-year-old-community-leader-shot-dead-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An 85-year-old community leader, Hon. Reuben Owie, was fatally shot in his home in Iguosa, Edo State, on August 2, 2026. Two unidentified gunmen attacked the elderly man, who served as the Secretary of the Iyowa Community. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident to journalists, noting that the victim's son, Osayomwanbo Owie, had reported the attack to authorities. Police spokesperson ASP Eno Ikoedem stated that the assailant shot Owie in the head, causing his death. Police officers investigated the scene, gathered evidence, and are actively seeking the suspects. The deceased's remains were transferred to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.",
  "summary": "Unidentified gunmen have reportedly shot dead an 85-year-old community leader, Hon. Reuben Owie, at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City, Edo State. Owie, who was the Secretary of Iyowa Community, was reportedly attacked by two gunmen on August 2, 2026. The spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/326864.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}