Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed one Danladi whose wedding is coming up December, this year in Benin.
According to available information, the victim was reportedly killed at a friend’s shop located about 100 meters away from the Esigie Police Division in Oredo local government area of Edo State.
A source, who preferred anonymity, said Danladi, the son of Seriki Hausa in Benin was sitting in his friend’s shop along Enohuwa Street, off First East Circular Road when the gunmen emerged from a GLK Benz jeep and shot him twice at closed range.
The source further disclosed that the late Danladi was an easy going guy.
“Danladi’s death has created a huge vacuum in his family and a painful loss to his would-be wife.
“He has started sending invitation cards of his wedding to guests. He was billed to tie the knot with his partner in December.”
When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu said the command is doing everything within the ambit of the law to tame cultism in the state, adding that the situation has been brought under control.
He however called on members of the public to give useful information to the police to help them in the fight against cultism and cult related crimes in the state.