{
  "id": 372843,
  "title": "Gunmen kill 85-year-old Edo community leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/gunmen-kill-85-year-old-edo-community-leader-372843",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T12:22:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-85-year-old-edo-community-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An 85-year-old community leader and secretary in Edo State, Reuben Owie, was murdered by two unknown gunmen. The attack took place at his residence in Iguosa, located near Okhunhun, in Benin City. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2026, around 8:15 pm. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Saturday, following a report from the victim's son, Osayomwanbo Owie. The police arrived at the scene, documented the crime, and recovered the body. The deceased's body was later taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for further examination. The police are actively investigating the case and intensifying efforts to locate and arrest the suspects.",
  "summary": "Gunmen kill 85-year-old Reuben Owie, a respected Edo community leader and secretary of Iyowa. Police confirm the incident and launch an investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-85-year-old-edo-community-leader/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Gunmen kill 85-year-old Edo community leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/gunmen-kill-85-year-old-edo-community-leader",
        "published": "2026-08-09T12:06:15.000Z"
      }
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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."
}