Police Arrest Woman for Allegedly Killing Neighbor with Stone in Rivers

During the altercation, the woman allegedly picked up a stone and struck Augustine on the head, causing him to collapse.

Neighbors rushed to his aid and attempted to revive him, but he was unresponsive. He was later confirmed dead.

The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the suspect’s arrest and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The woman went behind the house and saw faeces. She then asked the man, who was sitting in front of his house, if he was responsible, and they started quarrelling. The man said he had just returned from work and questioned how an elderly man like him, over 60 years old, could do such a thing when there were children in the compound,” he narrated.

“The woman then picked up sand from the ground and threw it at the man. He got up from where he was sitting, and they began fighting.

“She then picked up a stone and struck him on the head. As I’m speaking to you, we are at Elekahia Police Station, and a crowd has gathered. The man is dead. His body is inside a car.”

Onyedikachi added that Augustine was rushed to two hospitals, but both declined to treat him. It was at the third hospital that he was pronounced d3ad.

Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the suspect’s arrest but stated that the individual denied striking Augustine with any object.

“Yes, I can confirm the incident. The woman has been arrested, and the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department,” she stated.

“During interrogation, the woman claimed that the man had hit her on the nose and that his children were fighting her, throwing stones at her. She said that while she was trying to dodge, a stone accidentally hit the man.

“As I said, she is in our custody, and the investigation is ongoing. At the conclusion of our inquiry, she may be charged to court.”