Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing Brother in Delta
The 20-year-old herder allegedly stabbed his sleeping brother at Poly Road, Ogwashi-Uku, and detectives recovered the weapon used.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old herder in connection with the death of his younger brother in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area.
Police said the incident occurred in the early hours of January 8, 2025, at Poly Road near Adaigbo Filling Station, where the victim was allegedly stabbed while asleep.
Following a distress call received later that morning, detectives from the Ogwashi-Uku Division moved to the scene, arrested the suspect, and recovered the weapon used.
The body of the deceased was taken to the Odua Mortuary for autopsy, while investigations continue.
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