By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Christian Ndubuisi who allegedly killed his elder brother on Saturday over a minor disagreement.
Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman of the command in a statement on Sunday, said that preliminary information revealed that the suspect during a fight with the deceased, used a bottle he broke and stabbed him.
The victim was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by a doctor on duty .
The statement reads, “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 Divisional Headquarters acted swiftly on a report on Feb. 15 and arrested one Christian Ndubuisi who allegedly murdered his elder brother over a minor disagreement.
“Preliminary information had it that the suspect during a fight with the deceased, used a bottle he broke and stabbed his elder brother. The victim was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by a doctor on duty
“The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, notes that the incident serves as a sombre reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and anger management.
‘He noted that it was very tragic to hear 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.”
