ASABA—THE Delta State Police Command has said that it has arrested one Mr Nicholas Charles for stabbing a family friend to death in Asaba, the state capital, over a disagreement.
State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufeme disclosed this while parading suspects of various crimes at the state Police headquarters, Asaba.
He said the deceased, one Ngozi William, had visited the suspect and his wife at their residence when she met her untimely death.
Olufemi said: “On April 5, 2024, about 2300 hours, one Ngozi William went to visit a family friend, one Mr. Nicholas Charles, and his wife at 10, Adizue Onochei Street, Asaba.
“While the said Ngozi was in the apartment, a disagreement ensued between herself and the said Nicholas, which took them to the kitchen.
“During the course of the disagreement, the suspect, Mr. Nicholas, picked a knife on the fridge and stabbed the victim, which led to her death. Suspect is in custody and investigation is ongoing.
“Due to the rate of kidnapping in Ughelli and environs, I detailed a special team to work in synergy with the newly posted DPO in Ughelli Police Division with a clear mandate to fish out the faceless kidnappers, and ensure that they are all brought to book.
“Consequently, on 8/4/2024, the operatives on the special assignment working on credible intelligence stormed one of the hotels in Udu LGA and arrested a notorious kidnapper.
“Upon his arrest, suspect gave useful information that led to the recovery of one pump action gun loaded with four live cartridges, one Beretta pistol and three rounds of 9mm ammunition.”
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