Anthony Iwuoma
A security guard enforcing the use of face mask, on Monday, allegedly stabbed 22-year-old Cletus Chisom to death at the Coca Cola Market, in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The suspect, Ibuchi Nwoju, reportedly killed Chisom during disagreement over use of face mask.
The suspect ad reportedly stopped the deceased’s sister, who came to the market to buy some materials with her mother from entering the market because she had no face mask on.
Though her mother later bought the face mask for her daughter after the suspect insisted Chisom would only be allowed access to the market with a face mask, the deceased still rushed home invite her elder brother to challenge the suspect, who allegedly drew a knife and stabbed the her in the chest during the ensuing altercation, resulting to his death.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident, adding that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, had ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the State CID, Awka, for investigation.
He said, “Police operatives from Okpoko Division in Onitsha arrested a private security guard attached to Coca-Cola Market, Onitsha, one Ibuchi Nwoju, aged 26 years, of Asa village, Abia State, but resides in Onitsha, Anambra State.
“Suspect allegedly had an altercation with one Cletus Chisom, 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 has been deposited at Toronto Hospital Mortuary, Onitsha for autopsy.”
