Police arrest 13 suspects after bl00dy clash over k!lling of 23-year-old man in Edo community
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the violent unrest that followed the k!lling of a 23-year-old man, Chigozie Ifeonu, in Ogheghe community along Upper Siluko Road, Benin City.
According to reports, the clash erupted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after Ifeonu was allegedly st@bbed to d3ath during a dispute over a failed business deal.
Punch reports that his k!lling triggered chaos as enraged youths took to the streets wielding dangerous weapons in an attempt to avenge his d3ath.
An eyewitness said many of the youths sustained injuries in a reprisal attack while others fled for safety as policemen fired teargas canisters to disperse the crowd.
“I can’t really say how the deceased was st@bbed to d3ath by the Hausa youth over a deal that went wrong, but I can confirm that it triggered a clash between Benin boys and the Hausa youths an eyewitness told the publication.“Many of the Hausa youths who ride Okada, do petty trading, or clear land for landowners were off the streets. Some of them had to abandon their businesses for fear of being lynched.“Policemen who were deployed to the area fired teargas to disperse the angry youths. If not for police intervention, the situation would have been worse.
Another source said the deceased had given a motorcycle to the Hausa youth on hire purchase, but the suspect allegedly bolted with the bike and relocated to another part of the local government area.
“The Hausa boy stabbed Ifeonu when he (the deceased) tried to reclaim the motorcycle he gave to him on hire purchase. It’s unfortunate that this happened,” the source added.
The deputy spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday said the deceased was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed d3ad by a medical doctor.
“The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that normalcy has been restored to Ogheghe Community, Upper Siluko Road, Benin City, following a violent incident that occurred on 28th October, 2025, at about 1645hrs,” the statement read.
One male victim, Chigozie Ifeonu ‘m’, aged 23 years, was st@bbed in the chest during the disturbance. He was immediately rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for medical attention, where he was unfortunately confirmed d3ad by a medical doctor. His corpse has since been deposited at the UBTH mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“Swift response by the Area Commander Ekiadolor Area Command, ACP Garba Umaru, alongside Operation Rescue Teams, and operatives from Ogida Division, and other Command Tactical teams ensured the immediate restoration of peace and protection of lives and property in the area.
“A total of thirteen (13) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while the case has been transferred to the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Benin City, for discreet investigation.“The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, commiserates with the family of the deceased and assures the public that justice will be served.“He further appeals to residents of Ogheghe and its environs to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, as the Command remains committed to maintaining peace and order across the State.”
