What was meant to be a joyful Christmas homecoming has ended in tragedy in Oben Village, Benin city, Edo state.
A young man simply identified as Didi, who reportedly returned from abroad to celebrate the festive season with his family, was brutally killed under disturbing circumstances.
According to reports shared by @ChuksEricE on X (formerly Twitter), Didi was allegedly lured into a bush by a longtime childhood friend identified as Amadin William, also known as Old Soldier.
On getting there, he was reportedly attacked and murdered, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Following the incident, the suspect was said to have fled the area. However, it was later confirmed that Amadin William was arrested in Benin City, where he had reportedly been hiding.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and disbelief among residents and social media users, particularly due to the alleged involvement of a trusted childhood friend.
The killing has cast a dark shadow over Christmas celebrations in Oben Village, serving as a painful reminder of how trust can sometimes be fatally misplaced.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to uncover the full details surrounding the murder.
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Tragic Christmas Visit Ends in Mûrder in Edo State
A young man identified as Didi, who returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family in Oben Village, Edo State, has been k!ll£d by allegedly childhood friend “Amadin William”
According to reports, Didi was allegedly… pic.twitter.com/TkVo06Mjjj
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 27, 2025
