MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING HIS BROTHER OVER FOODSTUFF IN ANAMBRA

February 8, 2025

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The Anambra State Police Command said its operatives attached to Abagana Divisional Headquarters, in conjunction with the state vigilante operatives, have arrested one Anthony Kosisochukwu Okafor over the death of his elder brother, Emmanuel Okafor aged 45 years.

The 37-year-old Kosisochukwu hails from of Adegbe Village, Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

This arrest of the suspect was made known in a statement signed by the Anambra Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday.

According to him, the suspect confessed to having engaged the victim in a fight over a heated argument about using foodstuff in the house.

“Kosisochukwu was said to have used a stick to pierce the deceased chest. The victim was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“This incident is quite disturbing and highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and conflicts amongst family members. It also underscores the need to manage conflicts and emotions healthily and constructively to avoid irreparable consequences,” the statement said.

It added that the case has been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka and shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation.