A policeman identified as Sergeant Akpoboloukeme has reportedly killed his colleague Sgt Sapele Eyerindideke, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Reports say that the duo are cousins from Torubene community in Delta State.
It was gathered that the officers had engaged in an argument during a wedding ceremony which they had attended together, at a popular hotel along INEC road in Yenagoa metropolis.
Enraged, Sgt Akpoboloukeme, who is known to have a short temper, flared up and stabbed his colleague repeatedly for making fun of him.
Upon realizing his mistake, he took to his heels and fled the scene of the crime.
He was later arrested at Glory Land drive, the exit route from Yenagoa.
Police spokesman in Bayelsa State, SP Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, said the suspected killer has been arrested and investigation is ongoing.
He said: “An off-duty Police Officer stabbed his colleague with a Dagger to death in Yenagoa, over a minor misunderstanding.
“The incident occurred on 4th November 2021, at about 1900 hours at Edepie, Yenagoa. It was reported that Sergeant Akpoboloukeme ‘m’ stabbed his colleague, Sgt Sapele Eyerindideke ‘m’ over a minor misunderstanding. The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.
“The accused suspect immediately fled the scene and attempted to flee to a nearby state before he was arrested at the Glory Land gate.
“The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command CP Ben Okolo fdc, has ordered for the detention of the officer and a thorough investigation is underway.”
