Saturday, January 25, 2025 - The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has confirmed the arrest of Austin Ofeoritse over the alleged murder of his nephew, Mr Billy Tenite, in a dispute over properties.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident “The report is confirmed, and investigation is still ongoing.”
The suspect is currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation
Department (SCID), Asaba.
The incident occurred on January 17, 2025, at Enerhen in Uvwie Local
Government Area. The suspect allegedly used an iron rod to strike his nephew on
the forehead, causing him to collapse. The victim was pronounced dead upon
arrival at the hospital.
The suspect is the younger brother of the victim’s mother, who passed
away in 2010.
Sources revealed that the suspect harbored resentment toward the
deceased, the only son of his parents, who inherited his late mother’s
properties. The suspect reportedly felt excluded from controlling the wealth
left by his sister.
As a result, he allegedly plotted to end the victim’s life, which
ultimately led to the tragic incident.
The victim’s family has reportedly intervened, arguing that the case
should be treated as manslaughter rather than murder, emphasizing that it is a
family matter and should be resolved privately.
The pregnant wife of the deceased is said to be in severe emotional
distress as she mourns her husband’s untimely death.
A human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has taken to his Facebook
page to insist that the suspect must be charged with murder by the Delta State
Police Command.
Comrade Joe also appealed to CP Abaniwonda to ensure justice is served.
He stated that the Command must charge the suspect with murder to uphold
justice.
According to Comrade Joe, this is the only way justice can be achieved
in the matter.
He emphasised that the case is now between the Police and the suspect,
asserting that it has gone beyond a family dispute.
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