Gunmen suspected to be cultists have shot dead one of the sons of Seriki Hausa in Benin and is identified as Danladi.
It was gathered that Danladi was planning to wed in December.
The victim was reportedly killed at a friend’s shop located about 100 meters away from the Esigie Police Division in the Oredo local government area of Edo State.
A source, who craved anonymity, said Danladi 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 close range.
The source said. “Danladi is an easygoing guy. He is the son of Seriki Hausa in the area. Danladi’s death has created a massive vacuum in his family and a painful loss to his would-be wife.
“He has started sending invitation cards for his wedding to guests. He was billed to tie the knot with his partner in December.”
Reacting to the development, the State police spokesman, SP. 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 controlled.
Yamu called on members of the public to give helpful information to the police to help them in the fight against cultism and cult-related crimes in the state.
