A tragic incident has occurred in Benin City, Edo State, where a 30-year-old decorator, Esohe Aigbe, was hacked to death by suspected assailants while assisting at a burial ceremony. The attack took place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Ojo Street in the Ogida area of the city.
Details of the Attack
According to sources, Aigbe had completed decorating the venue for the burial and was still present when the attackers struck with a machete. Speaking anonymously for security reasons, a source revealed that the deceased was attacked with a machete at the venue, and the perpetrators fled immediately after the assault. Good Samaritans rushed her to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, but she succumbed to the deep machete wound.
Police Response
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident. Public Relations Officer Eno Ikoedem stated that the command is aware of the murder case and has one suspect in custody. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other perpetrators.
Related Incidents
This tragic event follows a pattern of violent attacks in the region. Recently, suspected cultists killed a prominent skit maker in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and gunmen hacked an APC council chairmanship aspirant to death in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The police urge the public to provide any information that could help in the investigation.
