Man stabs elder brother to death over father’s funeral in Anambra

A man identified as Ejiofor Oyiogu is currently at large, after he allegedly stabbed his 47-year-old brother, Ekene, to death over father’s burial.

The pair were said to have been at loggerheads since their father died. Their issues, according to a family source, was over their father’s funeral budget amongst other things.

The incident was said to have happened in the Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.

“I learnt that Ekene was lording it over his younger brother, Ejiofor, especially on the issue of their father’s funeral that was to hold a day before tragedy struck.

“The matter came to a head on Saturday when Ekene drew the first blood by stabbing his younger brother, who grabbed the knife and cut him in the neck, hand, navel and head. The elder brother died on the way to a hospital.” The source added.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nkeiruka Nwode confirmed the incident, saying a family member reported the matter to the police.

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The PPRO said, “A family member, by name Elias, reported the matter to the police and the command swung into action immediately by taking the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.”

Nwode said a manhunt had been launched for the suspect who is on the run.