Two brothers have been arrested in Anambra State for killing their sibling, Chibuzor Okeke.
The killer brothers: Chidiebere Okeke and Emebo, committed the crime in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to the state Commissioner for Police, Nnaghe Itam, Chidiebere and Emebo beat Chibuzor to death for stealing and burglary, and went on to bury his remains in their compound to cover their tracks.
“We have suspects who murdered their brother and buried him in a shallow grave in a compound at Oko. The deceased, Chibuzor Okeke, was accused of burglary and stealing.
“His brother, Chidiebere Okeke and his cousin, Emebo Ogochukwu, caught him and beat him to a stupor. As a result, Chibuzor became unconscious and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed him dead.
“The two suspects, in order to cover up for the incident, dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried Chibuzor,” Itam narrated.
