The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Amadin William for allegedly killing a 43-year-old, Eghosa Osaikhuowuomwan, popularly known as Didi, in Oben community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state. Osaikhuowuomwan, who reportedly resides abroad, was in his community to celebrate Christmas and the New Year when he was allegedly killed by the suspect. She stressed that after the incident was reported, the police began tracking the suspect, adding that he was eventually arrested in Benin City on 27 December 2025. “After giving the deceased a machete cut in the neck, the suspect fled the scene. “The matter was reported at the police station the next day by the deceased’s sister, and since then we have been tracking the suspect.

Source: The Guardian December 29, 2025 04:32 UTC