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.”
The corpse has been deposited at the Bénin Central Hospital, Mortuary.