A 21-year-old suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, who allegedly hit the head of his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, with a pestle, resulting in death, has been arrested by Anambra State Police Command.
The wife of the deceased, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite, who was also said to have been attacked by the suspect, was however rescued and taken to a hospital where she is currently responding to treatment.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15.
The pestle has been recovered from the scene as an exhibit.
Reports had it that the suspect was allegedly provoked by the manner in which his master admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking illicit drugs.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served,” the PPRO stated.
