The A-22-year old man was allegedly stabbed to death by a private security guard attached to the Coca-Cola market Onitsha, Anambra state over face masks compliance.
The deceased ,Cletus Chisom, had an altercation with the security guard over face masks observance before the the guard stabbed him in the chest and he bled to death.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Haruna Mohammed said that the security guard has been arrested while the body was deposited at Toronto Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
He said: “Police operatives from Okpoko Division in Onitsha arrested a private Security guard attached to Coca-Cola Market Onitsha, Ibuchi Nwoju 26 of Asa village, Abia State but reside in Onitsha, Anambra State.
” The suspect allegedly had an altercation with Cletus Chisom, 22, of Ekekwe Street Awada and stabbed him with a knife in his chest.
“Consequently, the victim became unconscious and was rushed to Goodnews Hospital Onitsha where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor. the corpse was deposited at Toronto Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Mr. John Abang has ordered for immediate transfer of the Case to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Awka, for discreet investigation”
Mohammed stated.
