Odewingie’s hotel manager, Osato Okunkpolo, killed in shootout between two rival cult groups in Benin

The deceased identified as Osato Okunkpolo, was reportedly 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.

The corpse has been deposited at the Bénin Central Hospital, Mortuary. He was married to a journalist, Anita Okunkpolo who works at a a local tabloid company in Benin City.

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.”