The Delta State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Onyejekwe for allegedly stabbing his neighbor, Christian, to death over a dispute about rice.
The incident occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development on Thursday, saying, “It is confirmed, and the suspect is in custody.
The two were fighting and injured themselves badly. Unfortunately, one, Christian, died.”
An eyewitness reported that the altercation started when rice was being shared along Boyo Road in Ogwanja.
An argument ensued between Onyejekwe and the deceased, leading to a physical fight.
The eyewitness stated, “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 have launched an investigation. SP Edafe assured residents that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation was concluded.
