The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area
of Sapele following a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight.
Eyewitnesses
told Punch that the
altercation started when rice was being shared along Boyo Road in
Ogwanja.
“Christian
and Daniel started dragging the rice, and during the fight, Daniel picked a
bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times. The vigilante rushed him to the
hospital, but he was confirmed d3ad on arrival," a witness said.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed
the incident on Thursday.
“It is confirmed, and the suspect is in custody. The two were fighting
and injured themselves badly. Unfortunately, one Christian, died,” the PPRO
stated.
SP Edafe assured residents that the suspect would be prosecuted after
the investigation was concluded.
Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased have been deposited at a
mortuary.
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