A man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu has allegedly killed his elder brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, at Ofeh community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Niger Delta Herald gathered that the incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday after the suspect reportedly accused his brother of witchcraft and of being responsible for his lack of success.
Sources in the community said the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a cutlass. Photographs of the deceased circulating on social media and seen by our correspondent showed the victim with multiple injuries.
It was learnt that after the victim collapsed, the suspect fled the scene before bystanders could apprehend him.
Narrating the incident on Friday, the Youth President of Ofeh community, Chinonso Chima, described the development as “very unfortunate.”
Chima said, “Yesterday evening, I received a call from members of the community about a sad incident involving two brothers from the same compound. The younger one allegedly attacked his elder brother with a cutlass. Before people could intervene, he fled.
“I immediately advised that the victim be rushed to the hospital while I made my way from town to see how the matter could be handled. Unfortunately, the victim died on the way to the hospital.
“We have reported the matter to the Police Division here, and they have taken note. The suspect is still on the run, and efforts are ongoing to ensure he is apprehended to face the law.”
He added that the remains of the deceased had been deposited in the mortuary with police approval. Chima also appealed to residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and said investigations were ongoing.
She said, “Information indicates that the suspect used a cutlass to kill the victim after accusing him of witchcraft and allegedly blocking his success.
“The corpse has been deposited in the mortuary. Investigation is ongoing, and a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the suspect and ensure he faces the full weight of the law.”
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