Tragedy as Man Kills Childhood Friend Who Just Returned From Abroad During Housewarming Party
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Oben Community, Edo State - 43-year-old Amadin Williams has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, during a housewarming party at Oben Community, Edo State.
It was gathered that the deceased had just returned to the country from abroad with his family to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
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As reported by The Punch, a source said Osas was attacked and killed during the party.
“I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, 43 years old, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons yet to be ascertained.
“The late Eghosa had returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family. He was attacked and killed at Oben Community during a housewarming party.”
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the victim’s elder brother reported the incident to the Police.
Ikoedem said the suspect would be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
According to the Police spokesperson, Eghosa had gone to relieve himself when the suspect allegedly inflicted a machete cut on his neck, which led to his death.
“The report of the murder of Eghosa is true, and the suspect, Amadin Williams, believed to be his childhood friend, is in custody. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”
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