Suspected armed robbers on Saturday, January 3rd killed a 38 years -old, POS operator, Raphael Eletanye at Upper Uwa Junction by MM Way, Benin City, Edo State.
The suspected robbers were said to have arrived to the deceased business place with an unregistered white mini bus, before he was shot, and an undisclosed amount of money collected by the hoodlums.
A statement signed by the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO) ASP Eno Ikoedem said the Divisional Police Officer of Esigie Division immediately mobilized police officers to the scene, the victim was taken to the hospital , where he was confirmed dead.
The statement said that the Commissioner of Police, Edo State, CP Monday Agbonika has ordered an investigation and arrest of the suspects.
The statement read.
“On 3rd January,
2026, at about 9:50pm, the Command received a distress call from Upper Uwa Junction along MM Way reporting that an armed robbery incident involving a POS operator, one Raphael Eletanye ‘m’ aged 38, was attacked by unknown armed men operating in an unregistered white mini-bus. the Divisional Police Officer of Esigie Division was immediately mobilized to the scene. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital but unfortunately was confirmed dead.Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot on the thigh before the assailants carted away an unspecified amount of cash.
“The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, and efforts are in top gear to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, while members of the public with useful information are advised to contact the Command through our 24/7 active emergency numbers.”
