A 23-year-old motorcyclist, Ogbonna Chukwuebuka, has allegedly stabbed a young man to death with a dagger in Umunachi community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday, May 29.
Sources from the community, told PUNCH that the duo and one Idowu had a disagreement over money. They resolved to fighting as they were unable to agree on a sharing formula. Unfortunately, Chukwuebuka allegedly stabbed Uche to death, while Idowu was seriously injured.
“Chukwuebuka was fighting with two friends, Uche and Idowu, and as the fight degenerated, Chukwuebuka stabbed Uche and he lost consciousness. He also injured Idowu, who called for help and his brothers rushed him and Uche to hospital.
“Uche was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while Idowu was admitted. So, out of fear, Chukwuebuka and his brothers fled. The deceased’s kinsmen regrouped and came to his father’s house but met his absence. Angered by the development, they set his father’s house.”
“They made sure that the house was completely razed before they left the compound. The deceased hailed from the neighboring Umungwa community, while the suspect and the injured are from the same Umunachi community in the Obowo Local Government” the source narrated.
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