A reported incident at Amawbia in Anambra state has stated how a 27-year-old man shot his friend with a pump-action gun over a minor disagreement that happened between them as a result of the sum of N1000 only.
The suspect, Friday Asuquo, reportedly shot his friend Kingsley Araino with a shotgun simply because of the quarrel that ensued from Kingsley owing him N1000.
The incident took place on Friday afternoon at Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The State police command’s spokesperson, SP Haruna Mohammed said the culprit was immediately arrested, while the victim is already receiving treatment at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital.
Haruna said, “On the 17/7/2020 at about 11:45 am, police operatives attached to the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) arrested one Friday Asuquo ‘m’ aged 27 years of Oron but resides at Enu-Orji village, Amawbia in Anambra State.
“Suspect had a misunderstanding with one Kingsley Araino ‘m’ aged 27 years of same address over one thousand naira debt.
“Following the altercation, the suspect quickly rushed inside one city of restoration church Amawbia, brought out a pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges, and allegedly shot the victim at his back.
“Scene of the incident was visited by Police detectives and the victim rushed to Amaku General Hospital Awka for medical attention and he is responding to treatment.”
Haruna said the pump action gun used in perpetrating the crime and three live cartridges and one expended cartridge were recovered as exhibits.
“Suspect also confessed to the offense voluntarily while an investigation is ongoing after which he would be brought to book.”
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