POLICE ARREST MAN IN EDO FOR HACKING HIS BROTHER TO DEATH

March 27, 2025

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A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody by Edo State police for allegedly killing his brother.

Moses Joel Yamu, a spokesman for the Edo State Police Command, claimed that on March 25, the suspect, Iyayi Omokaro, killed his brother by hacking him.

Iyayi and his brother had a disagreement on Friday, and the suspect used a cutlass to kill the deceased, according to a statement released on Thursday.

“On 25/03/2025 at about 1530 hours, a report was received from a camp in Uzalla Community about the killing of one Friday Omokaro 38yrs,” the statement read.

“Ahor Police Operatives and vigilante got to the scene and recovered the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead. The murder weapon was also recovered.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased, Friday Omokaro 38yrs and his brother Iyayi Omokaro 34yrs had a misunderstanding which resulted into a fight, in the process, Iyayi Omokaro used a cutlass and hacked his elder brother to death.”

Yamu, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said Iyayi has been arrested and taken into custody for investigation.

According to the Command’s spokesman, the suspect has confessed to the crime and would soon be charged in court.