Soldier Stabs 34-year-old Man To Death In Abia (Photo)

 

A soldier has reportedly killed a 34-year-old man identified as Offor Uchenna in Umuahia, Abia state.

 

ABN TV reported that the young man was stabbed to death by a soldier attached to a Chinese construction company in the state.

 

The incident happened after an altercation ensued between the duo at about 10am on Saturday around Umuahia railway station.

 

The private soldier, Saeed Sabo of the 82 division of Nigerian Army Enugu was said to have stabbed Uchenna, a native of Olokoro Umuahia on the right hand of his chest, below his breast.

 

He was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia for treatment where he was certified dead.

 

ABN TV reports that the suspect has been handed over to the Police for further investigation and possible prosecution.

 

The deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.