Police authorities in Delta State have confirmed the arrest of Daniel Onyejekwe, a 30-year-old man, for allegedly stabbing his neighbor, identified as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice.
The sad incident occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State.
According to media reports, an argument erupted between the two, which escalated into a physical altercation, leading to the unfortunate loss of life.
SP Bright Edafe, the spokesman of the command in Delta confirmed the development on Thursday.
He said, “It is confirmed, and the suspect is in custody. The two were fighting and injured themselves badly. Unfortunately, one, Christian, died.”
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NewsBand understand that the face-off started when rice was being shared along Boyo Road in Ogwanja. An argument ensued between Onyejekwe and the deceased, leading to a physical fight.
A source who doesn’t want to be quoted said, “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 dead on arrival.”
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at a mortuary, while the police has launched an investigation into the incident.
SP Edafe assured residents that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation was concluded.
