The celebrations of New Year's Day turned into a nightmare for residents of Ogwanja area in Sapele, Delta State, as a senseless dispute over a plate of rice ended in tragedy.
An unidentified man lost his life in the early hours of January 1, 2025, after being stabbed multiple times by another man in a fit of rage.
Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation began as a verbal argument between the two men, but quickly escalated into a physical fight.
The suspect, whose name has not been disclosed by residents, allegedly picked up a bottle and used it to inflict fatal wounds on the deceased.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing outrage and sadness over the senseless loss of life.
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"It's just unbelievable that someone could lose their life over something as trivial as a plate of rice," said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, but so far, no arrests have been made. The suspect is still at large, and residents are calling for justice to be served.
As the community mourns the loss of the unidentified man, many are left wondering what could have driven someone to commit such a heinous crime.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and the need for communities to come together to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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