Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Police in Anambra State have confirmed the arrest of a man who allegedly stabbed his brother to death at 3-3 Onitsha commercial city.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, said the suspect, Mr Christian Ndubuisi, attacked his elder brother with a broken bottle after a minor family disagreement.
“Police Operatives attached to 3-3 Divisional Headquarters acted swiftly on a report on 15th February 2025 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.
Ikenga noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has urged citizens to use the incident as a 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.
He said the CP has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, assuring that justice will be served.
