Tension erupted in the Ogheghe community (in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State) following the killing of a suspected “yahoo boy” (internet fraudster) identified as “Chizi Benz”.

• The victim was allegedly stabbed to death by a youth of Hausa-ethnic origin following what is described as a sour deal.

• That killing triggered a violent reprisal: youths from both the Hausa and Benin communities took to the streets armed with weapons, prompting widespread fear, flight of residents, especially those labelled “Aboki” (Hausa traders/riders).

• Police were deployed to the scene and used tear–gas to disperse the angry youths.

• Some commercial motorcyclists and petty traders closed their businesses and fled as the unrest spread to surrounding areas such as Uwelu (Siluko axis).