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A middle-aged man, Ndubuisi Kalu, has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbour (name withheld) for refusing to make a N200 contribution for the payment of an electricity bill.
According to an eyewitness account, there had been several arguments between the victim and the accused over the monthly contribution. The eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, explained that on the fateful day, officials of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) had visited and threatened to disconnect supply from their premises.
The eyewitness said all tenants had agreed to pay N200 each to offset debt on the PHCN estimated bill. The victim, however, was said to have been in the habit of not paying sundry bills. This led to a hot argument between the deceased and other tenants.
The eyewitness claimed that during the argument, the victim stabbed the accused with a knife on the thigh and arm. In the clash that followed, the victim reportedly fell to the ground and gave up the ghost before he could be rushed to a hospital.
The case was reported at the Sango Ota divisional police station. According to the police, the suspect has been charged to court.
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