The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 37-year-old man, Kosisochukwu Okafor, for allegedly causing the death of his elder brother, Emmanuel Okafor, following a dispute over foodstuffs at their home in Adegbe Village, Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, reportedly began as a heated argument between the siblings but quickly escalated into physical violence.
Eyewitnesses stated that during the fight, Kosisochukwu allegedly struck his brother with a stick, fatally injuring him.
“It was during a fight after a heated argument that the younger brother used a stick to pierce his chest, and he collapsed,” an eyewitness recounted. “The victim was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead.
The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development on Saturday.
Ikenga said police operatives attached to the Abagana Police Divisional Headquarters and vigilante operatives in Abagana arrested the suspect on Friday by 7pm.
He said, “Police operatives attached to the Abagana Police Divisional Headquarters and vigilante operatives in Abagana on February 7, 2025, by 7 pm arrested one Anthony Kosisochukwu Okafor aged 37 years of Adegbe Village, Abagana, Njikoka LGA over the death of his elder brother, Mr Emmanuel Okafor aged 45 years.
“The suspect confessed to having engaged the victim in a fight over a heated argument about using foodstuffs in the house.
“Kosisochukwu was said to have used a stick to pierce the deceased chest. The victim was rushed to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
“This incident is quite disturbing and highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence and conflicts amongst family members. It also underscores the need to manage conflicts and emotions healthily and constructively to avoid irreparable consequences.”
He added that the case has been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka and shall be charged to court on the conclusion of the investigation.
