The Delta State Police Command announced the arrest of Mr. Nicholas Charles for fatally stabbing a family friend in Asaba, the state capital, following a dispute.
State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufeme, revealed this during the presentation of suspects involved in different crimes at the state Police headquarters in Asaba.
According to him, the victim, identified as Ngozi William, was visiting the suspect and his wife at their residence when the tragic incident occurred.
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.”