Ex-Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odewingie’s hotel manager has been killed in a shootout between 2 rival cult gangs, in Benin, Edo State.
According to reports, the manager identified as Osato Okunkpolo, was shot dead by members of Eiye and Aye engaged in a shootout in the area on Sunday night, February 17, at the hotel located at Erediauwa Street, off Upper Sokponba Road, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo.
Mourning the deceased, MC Osato, believed to be his brother, wrote on Facebook:
“My big brother my Epa all the time your departure is still a choke to me which kept me indoor since the sad news of your death came. RIP my Epa all the time.”
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The corpse has been deposited at the Bénin Central Hospital, Mortuary.