Abroad returnee k!lled by childhood friend

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Eghosa Osas for the alleged murd3r of his childhood friend, Amadin Williams

The PPRO of the command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest to Punch Metro on Sunday.

The command added that the suspect would be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.

According to a source close to the matter, the deceased returned from abroad with his family to celebrate Christmas.

He was said to have been attacked and killed at Oben Community, where he attended a housewarming party.

The source said, “I can confirm that 43-year-old Eghosa Osas has been k!lled by his childhood friend, Amadin William, for reasons yet to be ascertained.

“The late Eghosa was said to have returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family.

“He was said to have attacked and killed at the Oben community, where he attended a housewarming party.”

Edo State Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident, said the case was reported by an elder brother of the victim.

Ikoedem said Eghosa had gone to ease himself when the suspect cornered him and inflicted a machete cut on his neck, which claimed his life.

She said the suspect fled and was later arrested in Benin City, the Edo State capital, noting that the suspect would soon be charged in court.

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