Police arrest man for allegedly killing brother in Cross River
A man named Emereze Okoro has been arrested by police for allegedly killing a resident in Igbo Imabana Village, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident was reported to the police by Egbe Enya, who claimed his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, was attacked and killed with a machete. Police spokesperson ASP Sunday Akata confirmed that officers visited the crime scene and moved the victim's body to a mortuary. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend others who may be involved.
What happened
- Egbe Enya reported to the police that his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, was attacked and killed with a machete.
- Police officers from the Abi Division responded quickly, visited the crime scene, took photographs, and evacuated the victim's body to Eja Memorial Joint Hospital Mortuary in Itigidi.
- Emereze Okoro was apprehended and transferred to the state criminal investigation department for further investigation.
- Police are continuing efforts to arrest other individuals who may be connected to the crime.
- In a separate case, three suspects were arrested in Ogun State for the alleged murder and attempted secret burial of Stanley Okirie.
