EXTRA: Angry tenant stones landlord to death over electricity bill in Delta

A tenant has stoned his landlord to death in Ozoro, Delta State, after a heated argument over an electricity bill.

Reports say the incident happened on Monday, August 23, 2021, along Hospital road, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.

Residents of the area were said to have found the tragedy shocking creating fears at the same time.

Witnesses told journalists that the landlord, simply identified as Monday, had gone to his tenants to collect their contribution for the electricity bill.

An argument was said to have ensued, leading to the tenant, whose name could not be ascertained, hitting the landlord’s head with a stone.

He simply slumped and gave up the ghost.

Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Police Command, Mr Bright Edafe, confirmed the manslaughter and the arrest of the culprit.

  • Related Posts

    Man kills girlfriend over infidelity in Cross River

      A middle-aged man has been accused of killing his girlfriend over alleged infidelity in a community in Cross River State, sparking outrage among residents calling for justice. According to…

    Man stabs friend to death in Ondo

      The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a suspect, Johnson Daniel, for allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old boy, Ariyo Timilehin, to death in Owo, Owo Local Government Area of…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Colgate toothpaste in circulation

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 4 views
    NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Colgate toothpaste in circulation

    Terrorists attack military camp in Kwara, kill three soldiers

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 5 views
    Terrorists attack military camp in Kwara, kill three soldiers

    Tsunami Warning As 7.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 6 views
    Tsunami Warning As 7.4-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan

    6 killed, 8 injured in fresh Plateau attacks

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 7 views
    6 killed, 8 injured in fresh Plateau attacks

    Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 3 views
    Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

    ‘Bandit kingpin’ killed as rival armed groups clash in Kaduna forest

    • By admin
    • April 20, 2026
    • 7 views
    ‘Bandit kingpin’ killed as rival armed groups clash in Kaduna forest