An Abuja-based trader, Onu Simeon is now in police custody after a man he fought with died on Wednesday, February 5.
Police gave the name of the deceased as Ifeanyi Chukwu while the tragedy occurred at Utako Market, Abuja
A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, says at about 09:30 am today, the Command received a distress call regarding a fight in Utako Market. She said police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, where Ifeanyi Chukwu was found lying unconscious on the ground. He was immediately rushed to NNPC Hospital, Utako, by police operatives, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.
‘’Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and one Ifeanyi Chukwu of Kuchigoro, Lugbe, had earlier engaged in a dispute over a space to display their goods for sale. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Ifeanyi Chukwu suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness. His remains have been deposited at a general hospital for further investigation, while the suspect, Onu Simeon, is currently in police custody as investigations continue. Further updates will be communicated in due course.”
Adeh said the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, urges residents to adopt peaceful means of resolving disputes, emphasizing that violence often leads to tragic and unpredictable consequences.