From Ifeoma Ejiofor
A middle aged man, Mr Christian Ndubuisi has murdered his elder brother over a minor issue at 33 area of Onitsha, Anambra State.
Sources claimed that Ndubuisi and his elder brother has been having issues until it finally culminated into fisticuff between the duo.
In the course of the fight, Ndubuisi allegedly broke a bottle and stabbed his brother who was eventually rushed to a nearby hospital in the pool of his own blood.
He was however said to have kicked the bucket not long after he was taken to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State command, Tochukwu Ikenga(SP) has confirmed the incident.
The PPRO in a press statement made available to journalists on Sunday said,
“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.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu(CP) has pointed out that the incident serves as a sober reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and anger management, noting that it was very tragic to hear that a minor disagreement escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the loss of life.
CP Orutugu further directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Awka, assuring that justice will be served.