The Anambra State Police has arrested one Onwele Anayo, a 34 years old man over the alleged murder of a minor following a misunderstanding with the victims father.
DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, Public Relations Officer, Anambra Police Command, said the suspect visited the victims father on Wednesday, 15th June and slept over on their house located at Hillview Estate, Nkwelle -Ezunaka, Oyi local government of the state.
Ikenga said their operatives have visited the scene and recovered the remains of the little boy. identified as Divine Eze
“The Anambra State Police Operatives have today 16/6/2022 arrested one Mr Onwele Anayo ‘M’ aged 34years on the murder of Divine Eze ‘M’ aged 3yr residing in Hillview Estate, Nkwelle -Ezunaka.
“Preliminary information shows that the suspect visited the father of the victim yesterday 15/6/2022 and spent the night in the victim’s house. In the early hours of today 16/6/2022, an argument ensued between the father and the suspect. The suspect (Mr Anayo) took the child (Divine) as he was sleeping and killed him, by hitting him on the floor severally. Mr Anayo, carried a knife from the room, pursue the father around the house, threatening to kill him.
“Police Operatives have visited the scene and recovered the body of the child and investigation is ongoing.
“Further development will be communicated please,” the statement reads.
