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The FCT Police Command says they have arrested a suspect involved in the stabbing to death of an auto electrician at a mechanic workshop in Kugbo along Abuja-Keffi Road in the FCT.
It would be recalled that on Thursday, the victim, one Chukwu Chukwudi was stabbed to death allegedly by a soldier at a workshop causing chaos.
> Providing an update on Thursday evening on the incident, FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said the command had arrested the suspect and initiated a comprehensive investigation.
Adeh said: “On June 20 2024, at around 16.00, a tragic incident occurred involving a mechanic and four other people, including Tijani Uzairu who took the vehicle for repair. Preliminary investigations revealed that a heated argument took place between the mechanic and the suspects, culminating in one of the suspects, a military personnel, stabbing Chukwu Chukwudi in the neck with a dagger.
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“After receiving the complaint, police officers from the Karu Division immediately moved to the scene, arrested Tijani Uzairu who was accompanying the other suspect, and took the victim to hospital. Unfortunately, the doctor on duty confirmed the victim’s death.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, has ordered a thoughtful and thorough investigation into the matter, ensuring that all aspects of the incident are carefully examined. Normalcy has been restored in the area, and police are working to ensure justice is served.”
Adeh further said that CP Benneth Igweh called on the public to avoid all acts of violence, stressing the bad and sad consequences they often cause.
“Police are committed to maintaining law and order, and anyone found guilty will face the full penalty,” added the FCT police spokesperson.
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