Man kills friend over N800 in Delta

In a sad development, in Idumu-Ille Quarters, Umunede, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the alleged murder of one Goody Ndidi Osafiele by his friend (name withheld) over N800 debt.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the killing, said the suspect was currently helping the police in their investigation.



It was reliably gathered that the victim had last Saturday gone to his friend to demand for the payment of N800 the suspect owed him.

Sources said suspect had refused to pay his friend when trouble started, leading to hot exchange of words that later led into a fight.

The suspect reportedly hit his friend with a hard object and he died on the spot.

Osafiele’s family members, who spoke to newsmen  said, “We will not take it lightly, the debtor deliberately killed our son. We will get to the root of the matter.”