Police operatives attached to the 3-3 Divisional Headquarters, Onitsha, Anambra State, have arrested Christian Ndubuisi for allegedly murdering his elder brother over a minor disagreement.
The arrest was disclosed by the state police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Sunday.
According to Ikenga, “Preliminary information indicates that during a fight with the deceased, the suspect broke a bottle and stabbed his elder brother.
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The victim was rushed to the hospital, where a doctor on duty confirmed his death.”
The state commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, stated that the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and anger management.
He described it as tragic that a minor disagreement escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the loss of life.
The CP further directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, assuring that justice will be served.