Tragedy struck at Egede Street in the Mile 2 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt,when a man simply identified as Michael allegedly stabbed his friend, Uchenna, to death after accusing the latter of stealing his phone.
PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred on Wednesday .
It was further gathered that Uchenna visited Michael in his house located in the city centre, as both of them have been friends for years.
Trouble however started when Uchenna visited Michael, they were together but after some time the latter could not find his mobile phone and started a frantic search.
A source said, ‘So Michael accused Uchenna of stealing his handset, but Uhenna denied the accusation, and a heated argument ensued.”
As the brawl grew to a fever pitch, Michael picked up a jack knife and allegedly stabbed Uchenna in the stomach.
It was also gathered that Uchenna was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead, while Michael was later arrested by the police.
The Public Relations Officer of Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe Koko, confirmed the incident on Friday saying the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for detailed investigation.
“Yes, I can confirm the incident. The suspect has been arrested and the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for detailed investigation,” Iringe-Koko stated.
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