Azubuike Ekwegbalu Senior Special Assistant on Security to Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has been stabbed to death at his residence, police have said.
It was gathered that the incident occurred early Sunday at the Commissioners’ Quarters, Awka.
Anambra police spokesman Haruna Mohammed said one suspect who was seen in the premises had been arrested.
“On Aug. 9, 2020 at about 1:30a.m., there was a report of alleged murder of one Azuibuike Ekwegbalu, aged 43 years, native of Ogbunike in Oyi LGA but resident at the Commissioners quarters Awka,” he said in a statement.
“Following the report, Police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division Awka led by the DPO, CSP Emma Ogbuanya visited the scene and rushed victim who was found in a pool of blood to COOUTH Awka for medical attention.
“He was certified dead by the medical doctor on arrival while his corpse was deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.”
Mr Mohammed said a careful observation on the deceased body revealed stab wounds while a blood stained kitchen knife was also recovered as exhibit at the scene.
An eyewitness told NAN that the late Ekwegbalu who hails from Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of the state was a close relation to the wife of the governor.
