A
twenty-five year-old man, Matthew Iyede, has been stabbed to death by three
friends due to a disagreement over a ‘girlfriend’ at Eku, Ethiope East Local
Government Area of Delta State.
It
was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday morning at a popular bar,
Blue Sea Restaurant and Bar, in Eku near Delta State University Abraka.
Eyewitnesses
told Southern City News
that the victim died as a result of the injuries he sustained on his chest
after he was stabbed several times.
It
was learnt that the late Matthew was ambushed by armed youths alleged to have
been led by one Ese Uku.
Uku
was alleged to have warned the victim to stay away from the woman, who was
identified to be the person Matthew had been dating.
The
victim’s relative, Victor Iyede, confirmed the attack to Southern City News on
the phone, claiming that his brother was killed over a woman he (Matthew) had
been dating.
He
said, “I don’t reside in Eku. He was stabbed at a plaza close to Eku Town Hall.
He was stabbed over a ‘girl’. Those involved are at large. Names of the
suspected murderers have been submitted to the police.”
The
spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, Celestina Kalu, confirmed the
incident when contacted, saying two of the suspects had been arrested by the
police in Abraka.
“The
vigilante group in collaboration with the police arrested two suspects in
connection with the case. The names of the suspects are Kevwe Edward (21yrs)
and Lucky Grant (19yrs). The suspects will be transferred to SCIIDC for
discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.
She
added that the corpse had been deposited at the Eku General Hospital pending
further investigation by the police.
Source:The Punch
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