One Onu Simeon has been arrested by the FCT Police Command following a fatal altercation at Utako Market, Abuja, on 5th February, which resulted in the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu.
According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, police received a distress call at approximately 9:30 am regarding a fight at the market. Upon arrival, officers found Ifeanyi Chukwu unconscious. He was immediately taken to NNPC Hospital, Utako, where he was pronounced dead by a doctor.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon, of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and Ifeanyi Chukwu, of Kuchigoro, Lugbe, had earlier argued over trading space. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Ifeanyi Chukwu collapsed and lost consciousness. His body has been deposited at a general hospital for further investigation. Onu Simeon is currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing. Further updates will be provided.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, urged residents to resolve disputes peacefully, stressing that violence often has tragic and unpredictable consequences, Adeh added.
Residents are encouraged to remain law-abiding and report any suspicious activities or security concerns through the FCT Police Command emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653. They can also contact the Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192 or the Public Complaint Bureau: 09022222352.
