Security Guard Kills 22-year-Old Man In Onitsha Over Face Mask

A security guard at the Coca-Cola market, Onitsha, Anambra State has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man, Cletus Chisom, to death over face the use of mask. 

The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident saying, “Police operatives from Okpoko Division in Onitsha arrested a private security guard attached to Coca-Cola Market Onitsha, one Ibuchi Nwoju, ‘m’, aged 26 years of Asa village, Abia State, but resides in Onitsha Anambra State.

“Suspect allegedly had an altercation with one Cletus Chisom, ‘m’, aged 22 years 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 CID Awka for discreet investigation,” Mohammed stated.