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Blood Flows in Anambra as Ebonyi man on the run after killing 25-year-old

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 28, 2020

People of Eziama village, Amanuke in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra state have been thrown into mourning following alleged murdering of a 25-year old man, Uchenna Nwankwor.

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The deceased was reportedly hacked to death by a middle-aged man from Ebonyi state, who is currently at large.

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When our correspondent visited the area, sympathisers were seen at the compound of the deceased consoling the immediate family.

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Narrating the incident, father of the deceased, Mr Benjamin Nwankwor said his son had an argument with someone, which led to a fight at about 6pm of the fateful day.

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He alleged that the suspect axed his son on the head, leaving him in the pool of his own blood.

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He said, "My son was rushed to a nearby chemist store before we later took him to the hospital where he died late in the evening. When I got there, I saw a big hole on my son's head."

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A leader in the area, Chief Charles Obi, described the incident as unfortunate, appealing to the youths in the area not to take laws into their hands.

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Reacting, Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed said the incident was yet to be officially reported to the police.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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