A 43-year-old man, Eghosa Osas, has been allegedly killed by his childhood friend, Amadin William, in Oben community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Osas, who reportedly returned from abroad to spend Christmas with his family, was attacked while attending a housewarming party in the community.
Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the matter was reported by the victim’s elder brother. According to the police, Osas had stepped aside to ease himself when the suspect allegedly ambushed him and inflicted a fatal machete wound to his neck.
Ikoedem said the suspect fled the scene but was later arrested in Benin City. She added that investigations were ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court.
