Police hunt for man who stabbed nephew to death in Lagos

By Moses Omorogieva

The Police have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with a broken bottle and fled from home after the killing in Lagos State.

The fleeing man had a misunderstanding that resulted in physical confrontation with his cousin.

Consequently, the suspect allegedly broke a bottle and stabbed his nephew on the left side of his chest, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos Police Command spokesperson said in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about 7.00 a.m.

He said that the woman reported that her son (the suspect) and his nephew had misunderstanding over an undisclosed matter.

“The victim was rushed to a private hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“A team of detectives was immediately mobilised to the scene and photographs were taken.

“However, the family declined autopsy, but opted to bury the deceased according to Islamic rites,” he said.

Hundeyin further said there were efforts to arrest the fleeing suspect, while investigation was ongoing. (NAN)