37-year-old man kills brother by stabbing his chest with a stick over foodstuffs in Anambra
A 37-year-old Nigerian man, Anthony Kosisochukwu Okafor, has been arrested for allegedly killing his elder brother, Emmanuel Okafor, by stabbing him in the chest with a stick during a dispute over foodstuffs in Anambra State.
The incident happened on Friday at Adegbe Village, Abagana, in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
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Eyewitnesses said the argument between the siblings escalated into a physical confrontation.
In the heat of the fight, Kosisochukwu reportedly stabbed his brother in the chest with a stick, causing severe injuries.
“The fight broke out after a heated argument over foodstuffs in their home. The younger brother used a stick to pierce his elder brother’s chest, and he collapsed,” an eyewitness recounted.
Emmanuel was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.