Brother kills brother over family land dispute 

By Sunny A. David, Awka 

A 45-year-old man, identified as Okwuchukwu Ezimuo has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his 65-year-old relative, Joseph Dike during a dispute over family land.

The tragic incident occurred on Monday evening at Umunocha Village, Awka-Etiti, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, South East, Nigeria.

It was gathered that an argument ensued between the two relatives resulting to fierce physical combat, during which the suspect allegedly hit the deceased on the chest.

The victim reportedly collapsed and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor.

Police Spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the arrest in a statement to the press, noted that Police officers from the Nnobi Divisional Headquarters swiftly apprehended the suspect following the incident.

According to him, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Okwuchukwu Ezimuo, aged 45, in connection with the death of his 65-year-old relative, Joseph Dike, following a quarrel over a family land matter”.

He added that Police operatives visited the crime scene, secured evidence including photographs, and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has condemned the act, urging residents to seek peaceful and lawful means of resolving disputes. He directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for further investigation.

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