Ifidon Janet
Tragedy struck in Onitsha, Anambra state today Monday, May 4, as Police operatives from Okpoko Division in Onitsha arrested a private security guard, Ibuchi Nwoju, who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old man, Cletus Chisom, to death for failing to use his face mask.
According to reports, the suspect had an altercation with the security guard at a market over face mask observance before the guard allegedly stabbed him in his chest leading to his instant death.
The victim, however, became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state command, Haruna Mohammed, said the security guard has been arrested while the body of the deceased has been deposited in the morgue.
Mohammed said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, has ordered for immediate transfer of the case to State CID Awka for discreet investigation.
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