Man Stabs Inlaw To Death Over Children’s Fight

The anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Uchenna Okpara, for allegedly stabbing his in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death following a misunderstanding involving their children.

Okpara allegedly committed the act on Thursday, January 16th, in Ubomiri, in the Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state.

Police spokesperson for Imo state, DSP Henry Okoye, in a statement, said following a minor fight between the children of the two men, Okpara stabbed his inlaw with a broken bottle, which led to Unakalamba’s death.

Okoye said, “The incident occurred in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli LGA, following a minor dispute involving their children. Okpara reportedly attacked Unakalamba with a broken bottle after the argument escalated”.

Following a distress call, the police swooped in and arrested Okpara, and recovered the weapon.

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Meanwhile, Unakalamba was confirmed dead at the hospital, and his corpse has been deposited in the morgue.

At the same time, investigations continue, while Okpara will remain in custody pending the conclusion of investigations and subsequent prosecution, according to Okoye.