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 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 officers visited the scene, documented the incident and recovered the deceased.

She explained that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH.

The command’s image maker added that investigation into the incident was ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to identify and arrest the suspects.

The Kano State Fire Service recorded 20 fire incidents and responded to 13 emergency rescue calls across the state in July 2026.

The figures were contained in a statement released on Saturday and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.

According to the report, the Service also recorded five false alarms during the month.

“Ten people lost their lives in various incidents, while six others were successfully rescued from different emergency situations. The report also showed that property worth N9.381 million was destroyed by fire, while firefighters were able to save property valued at N37.524 million,” the statement added.

The Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents to exercise caution when handling fire and ensure that all sources of fire were properly extinguished after use.

He warned that failure to completely extinguish fires could lead to avoidable outbreaks and the loss of lives and property.

Anas also appealed to parents and guardians to closely monitor their children, particularly around water bodies and other hazardous areas.

He advised them to prevent children from playing near puddles, ponds, rivers, and uncovered wells to reduce incidents of drowning.

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that 16 people were trapped in a collapsed building at Dan Dishe, Kwanar Yashi, in Fagge Local Government Area.

The incident occurred at about 4:32 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to a statement released by the Kano State Fire Service.

The Service explained that emergency responders were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call from staff member Aminu Sani Warure.

It noted that, on arrival, they found that a building measuring approximately 20 × 30 feet had collapsed.

The Service stated that, among the victims, thirteen were rescued alive, including six children identified as Al-Mustapha Yusuf, 15, Khadija Yusuf, 7, Ummusalama Yusuf, 10, Madina Yusuf, 6, Hafsat Yusuf, 9, and eight others whose names were not immediately confirmed.

Three children, namely Affan Yusuf, 5, Hassana Yusuf, 7, and nine-month old Ummulkursum Yusuf, were rescued unconscious.

“All the victims were handed over to Usman Ibrahim, the brother of their father, for further necessary attention,” the statement further stated.

The Service said the cause of the collapse was still under investigation.