The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspect over the murder of Kugbo Mechanic, Chukwu Chukwudi, in Abuja.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said “Following a tragic incident at Kugbo Mechanic, Abuja, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at about 04:00 PM, involving a mechanic and four others currently at large, including one Tijani Uzairu who brought in a vehicle for repairs.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that an argument ensued between them and the mechanic upon which one CHUKWU CHUKWUDI was stabbed in the neck with a dagger by one of the suspects. Upon receipt of the complaint, police operatives from Karu Division mobilized to the scene where one Tijani Uzairu who accompanied the other suspects was arrested and the victim was rushed to the hospital where the doctor on duty confirmed him dead.
“The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni has ordered that a discreet investigation be conducted into the matter, as normalcy has since been restored. He also advises members of the public to shun all acts of violence, noting that the consequences are mostly dire and regrettable.”
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