A 22-year old man, Cletus Chisom, was on Monday reportedly stabbed to
death by a security guard in a market in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The suspect, Ibuchi Nwoju, a native of Abia state, but reside in
Onitsha, allegedly stabbed the deceased on the chest with a knife
following an altercation.
It was gathered the sister to the deceased was at the market with the
mother to purchase some items when the suspect confronted her for
failure to put on a facemask.
The mother was said to have later bought the facemask for the daughter
after the suspect insisted she would only be allowed access to the
market with a facemask.
Trouble was said to have started after the girl reportedly rushed home
and mobilised her elder brother who came to attack the suspect.
It was also learnt that it was during the brawl that the suspect drew a
knife and stabbed the deceased on the chest, leading to his death.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed said the
Commissioner of Police, John Abang has ordered for immediate transfer of
the Case to State CID Awka for discreet investigation.
He said: “Today being 4/5/2020 at about 8:45am, Police operatives from
Okpoko Division in Onitsha arrested a private Security guard attached to
COCA-COLA Market Onitsha, one Ibuchi Nwoju ‘m’ aged 26 years of Asa
village, Abia State but reside in Onitsha, Anambra State.
“Suspect allegedly had an altercation with one Cletus Chisom ‘m’ aged 22
years of Ekekwe Street Awada and stabbed him with a knife on his chest.
“Consequently, victim became unconscious and was rushed to Goodnews
Hospital Onitsha where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical
doctor.
“Corpse was deposited at Toronto Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.”