Tragedy struck in Umueje village, Obinze community , in the Owerri Local Government Area of Imo State on Monday after a man , Victor Iwu , allegedly killed his kinsman , Bright Odi , over marital rites .
According to ThePunch, a resident of the community , who identified himself only as Cosmos , told our correspondent in Owerri on Tuesday, that the youth set the house of the suspect on fire after news broke that the victim had been confirmed dead in a hospital.
The source said trouble started when the suspect and the victim had an issue on the sharing formula of the bride price of one of their sisters , who recently got married .
The source said , “ Victor kicked Bright, an electrician in his scrutum over the sharing formula of the pride price proceeds of one of their sisters who recently got married . He immediately lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead on the next day , Tuesday. Out of anger , the youths set the family house of the suspect on fire . ”
The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu , said the incident had been transferred to State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department.
He said , “The súspect is at large and will soon be arrested .”
