Stephen Irobunda, 75, was been arrested for allegedly murdering one Bright Odizuru Martins, 45, in Abia State.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Bright along with other youths of the community were said to have been playing football near the residence of the suspect which infuriated him.
He came out of his house with a dane gun and fired into the air, leaving the youths scampering for safety.
The youths later regrouped and stormed the residence of the accused person to challenge him on why he scared them away with a gun.
As the argument ensue, Stephen was said to have fired at the victim in the stomach. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The irate youths pounced on the suspect and attempted to lynch him before he was rescued by security agents.
It was gathered that the youths also attempted to set his house ablaze but the move was averted by the security agents.
The investigation is ongoing at SCID.
The incident happened in Umuodum Ohokobe Ndume, Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
