Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Anambra State Police command has nabbed two heartless brothers for allegedly killing and burying their brother in a shallow grave in their compound in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The state Commissioner for Police, Nnaghe Itam, while addressing Journalists in Awka, said the deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing and his brother, Chidiebere Okeke and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him mercilessly, leading to his death.
“We have suspects who murdered their brother and buried him in a shallow grave in a compound at Oko.
“The deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing.
“His brother, Chidiebere Okeke and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor.
“As a result, Chibuzor became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead.
“The two suspects, in order to cover up for the incident, dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried Chibuzor”, Itam said.