The Coordinator of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Aguata branch, Mr. Mmaduabuchi Nnofu, has allegedly been killed by his brother over ownership of a piece of land.
According to Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Mmaduabuchi, said to be a blind man and the first male child of his family was allegedly murdered and burnt beyond recognition by his younger brother, Mr. Onyedika Nnofu who is the last male child of four boys in the family.
The incident happened on Sunday, January 30th, 2022, at Eziagulu village, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area.
According to a source who spoke to ABS under anonymity, the prime suspect of the murder, Onyedika whom he described as someone who never heeds to advice, has been in conflict for long with Mmaduabuchi his brother, over a piece of land, and has on several occasions, threatened to kill the victim if he does not steer clear.
The source stated that it was at about twelve noon that he heard a loud shout in Nnopu’s compound, and when people gathered to know exactly what happened, it was discovered that the victim was allegedly whacked and burnt beyond recognition by the said younger brother, Onyedika.