Two brothers kill, bury sibling in Anambra

• Itam said the deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing and his brother, Chidiebere Okeke and cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor

In Anambra State, two brothers have allegedly killed and buried their brother in a shallow grave in their compound.

The tragic incident happened in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of the State.

The state Commissioner for Police, Nnaghe Itam, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, on Monday, stated that the suspects have since been arrested.

Itam said the deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing and his brother, Chidiebere Okeke and cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor, leading to his death.

He said, “We have suspects who murdered their brother and buried him in a shallow grave in a compound at Oko. The deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing.

“His brother, Chidiebere Okeke and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor. As a result, Chibuzor became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead.

“The two suspects, in order to cover up for the incident, dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried Chibuzor.”