By Deborah Nnamdi
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder and burial of their brother in a shallow grave in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Monday.
Itam said: “We have suspects that murdered their brother and buried him in a shallow grave in a compound at Oko. The deceased, Late Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and Stealing.
“His brother, Chidiebere Okeke, and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor.
“As a result, Chibuzor became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where the doctor confirmed him dead,” said Itam.
In an attempt to cover up the crime, the two suspects dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried the body of Chibuzor.They will be charged in court after investigations are concluded, Itam added.
