- The suspect allegedly hit his nephew on the forehead with an iron rod causing him to collapse and die instantly.
In Delta State, one Austin Ofeoritse has allegedly murdered his nephew, Mr Billy Tenite, in a dispute over properties.
The suspect allegedly hit his nephew on the forehead with an iron rod leading to his instant death.
The incident happened in on January 17, 2025, at Enerhen in Uvwie Local Government Area.
The suspect has, however, been arrested by police in the State over the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest of Ofeoritse on Friday.
The Police spokesperson said, “The report is confirmed and investigation is still ongoing.”
The suspect is currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Asaba.
The suspect is the younger brother of the victim’s mother, who passed away in 2010.
Sources revealed that the suspect is known to resentful of the deceased, the only son of his parents, who inherited his late mother’s properties. The suspect reportedly felt excluded from controlling the wealth left by his sister.
As a result, he allegedly plotted to end the victim’s life, which ultimately led to the tragic incident.
The victim’s family has reportedly intervened, arguing that the case should be treated as manslaughter rather than murder, emphasizing that it is a family matter and should be resolved privately.
The pregnant wife of the deceased is said to be distraught and traumatised as she grieves her husband’s untimely death.
A human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has insisted that the suspect be charged with murder by the Delta State Police Command.
Comrade Joe also appealed to CP Abaniwonda to ensure justice is served. He stated that the Command must charge the suspect with murder to uphold justice.
According to Comrade Joe, this is the only way justice can be achieved in the matter.
He emphasised that the case is now between the Police and the suspect, asserting that it has gone beyond a family dispute.
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