The police in Obiaruku Community in Delta State have arrested one Sunday Okolie for allegedly stabbing a tenant in his father’s house, following a disagreement over an electricity (commonly called NEPA) bill. A heated argument had ensued Thursday morning after the tenant allegedly failed to pay his share of the bill for sixth months running.
According to the community’s elders, the aggressor had connived with his younger brother to assault the victim and allegedly stabbed him in the stomach. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the arrest of Okolie, disclosed that, in his attempt to escape after allegedly committing the crime, he was nabbed by other tenants, who invited the police.
Kalu disclosed that the suspect, during questioning, claimed that he had requested payment for the electricity bill from the tenant, but he (the tenant) declined.
The spokesman said Okolie added that when the accused presented his own bill, it was discovered that the last time he made a payment was eight months ago, whereas he claimed to have paid for all the months.
He, however, said the suspect could not explain why he decided to stab the tenant, an action that could have led to the latter’s death. Kalu assured that investigations were on and that the police will get to the root of the matter.
