The arrest of a middle-aged man identified as Chinedu Omeonu who killed his cousin identified as Solomon Monday Orji in Mgboko Umuoria community in Obingwa Local Government area of Abia state has been confirmed by the police.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that one of the Orji’s sons had gone into the compound of his uncle Chinedu Omeonu to pick some fallen mango fruits.
It was also learnt that Omeonu allegedly pounced on Orji’s son and flogged the little boy mercilessly to the extent he fainted.
Orji reportedly rushed to his cousin’s house to inquire why he flogged his son to a state of unconsciousness.
According to report, the suspect who got infuriated after being confronted by Orji over the act, attacked his cousin with a cultlass as he was about leaving. Orji died at the scene after Omeonu inflicted machete cuts on him.
Omeonu was subsequently beaten to a pulp by youths of the community before being handed over to the police.
Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Geoffrey Ogbonna confirmed the incident
The PPRO said the suspect will be arraigned in court at the conclusion of investigation.
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