By Ifeizu Joe
A 21 years old apprentice identified as Chiemerie Anieke has allegedly killed his master, after an argument that ensued as a result of being scolded for keeping late night.
According to multiple sources, the incident happened on Sunday morning in Onitsha after his master who was simply identified as Ikechukwu Nwite, Alias Turn by Turn queried him for returning home late on Saturday night.
A video circulating on Social media shows when neighbours were coming out of a mortuary, after depositing the body of the business man.
A commentator in the video said the man who is popular at Drug Market at the Bridge Head, Onitsha was hacked down by his apprentice with a pestle, leading to his death.
According to the commentator, the late businessman had scolded his apprentice on Sunday morning for coming back late on Saturday night, but unknown to him, the boy had prepared for him, and shortly after, he attacked his master with a pestle, which he aimed at his head, smashing it.
The 21 years old was also said to have attacked his master’s wife, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite,who is the manager of their business, but she was lucky to rescued by neighbours, and had been hospitalized.
It was gathered that the incident happened at Onyia Uke Street, Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Meanwhile, police authorities in Anambra State have confirmed the incident, saying the suspect is currently in custody. The state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press release said the pestle has been recovered from the scene.
He said: “Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was allegedly provoked by the manner in which the late Ikechukwu admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking drugs.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served.”
