Anambra state police command has arrested a man identified as Anthony Okafor, 37, for allegedly killing his brother, Emmanuel Okafor.
Gatekeepers News reports that Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, 8 February 2025.
Ikenga noted that the suspect and deceased who are from Adegbe village in Njikoka LGA of the state, had engaged each other in a fight over usage of foodstuffs in their home.
The statement reads, “The suspect has confessed to having engaged the victim in a fight over a heated argument about using foodstuffs in the house.”
“Kosisochukwu was said to have used a stick to pierce the deceased chest. The victim was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
“This incident is quite disturbing and highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and conflicts amongst family members. It also underscores the need to manage conflicts and emotions healthily and constructively to avoid irreparable consequences.”
The spokesman added that the case has been transferred to the homicide section of the state CID in Awka, the state capital.
He said the suspect would be charged in court after the conclusion of the investigation.
