Delta Tragedy: Police Arrest Suspect in Neighbor’s Stabbing Death
On January 1, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria, where a 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe, allegedly stabbed his neighbor, identified only as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice.
The altercation began when rice was being distributed along Boyo Road in Ogwanja, leading to a physical confrontation between Onyejekwe and Christian.
During the fight, Onyejekwe reportedly picked up a bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times. Despite efforts by vigilantes to rush Christian to the hospital, he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Onyejekwe, who is currently in custody. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the remains of the deceased have been deposited at a mortuary.
SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer, assured residents that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation is concluded.