The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an unidentified resident for allegedly beating a security guard identified as Ifeanyi Ani to death at an eatery in Rumukrushi, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
Sources revealed that Ani’s death occurred on Thursday following a dispute with a customer. According to sources, the altercation began when the customer left his car headlights on while parked at the eatery. When Ani politely asked the customer to turn off the lights, he instead found the customer’s wife inside the vehicle, leading to a heated exchange that ultimately ended in the tragedy.
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An eyewitness recounted the incident, stating that an argument broke out when Ani tried to clarify his request, explaining that he only requested that the car’s headlights be dimmed, adding that the dispute quickly turned sour when the customer allegedly assaulted Ani, punching him repeatedly, leading to his collapse and subsequent death.
Following the ugly incident, the management of the eatery quickly intervened, apprehended the suspect and turned him into the Mini-Okoro/ woji police division.
Another eyewitness at the scene said, “It was like a movie. People tried to intervene, but the man refused to stop and kept hitting the security guard. I think the deceased was from Enugu State.”
A human rights organisation, Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign, also revealed that after the incident, the deceased’s sister, identified as Chinaza Ani, has requested their help in seeking justice for her brother.
However, according to the centre’s National Coordinator, Prince Wiro, Miss Ani later asked them to pause their efforts as the family intends to meet with certain important people regarding the matter.
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The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, has confirmed the incident and arrest. When contacted, she said, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. The man has been arrested and is in our custody. Investigation is ongoing.”
