Man Allegedly Kills Brother in Rivers Over Witchcraft Accusation

Man Allegedly Kills Brother in Rivers Over Witchcraft Accusation

A shocking murder has rocked Ofeh community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State, where a man, identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu, allegedly killed his elder brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, after accusing him of witchcraft and “blocking his success.”

The incident reportedly occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, when the suspect, armed with a cutlass, confronted his elder brother over perceived interference in his personal and professional life. Eyewitnesses said the argument quickly escalated into violence, leaving the victim with multiple machete wounds. Social media posts circulating online showed Isaiah’s body lying in a pool of blood before he was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Chima Chinonso, Youth President of Ofeh community, described the incident as “very unfortunate,” recounting how the community first learned about the attack.

“Yesterday evening, I got a call from people in my community about a sad incident involving two brothers from the same compound. The story is that the younger one, carrying a cutlass, butchered his elder brother. Before people could intervene, he ran after committing the act,” Chima said.

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Residents attempted to rush the victim to the hospital, but he died en route. The deceased’s remains were later deposited in the mortuary with the permission of the police. Chima also urged residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands as investigations continue.

The Rivers State Police Command, through spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and stated that a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the suspect. She explained that initial reports suggest the suspect believed his brother’s alleged witchcraft was preventing his success. Police investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the killing.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene immediately after the attack, and the community, alongside security agencies, is actively searching for him. Authorities have warned residents against taking personal action, stressing that the matter should be resolved within the legal framework.

This tragic event has reignited conversations about the dangers of superstitious beliefs, family disputes, and the consequences of unresolved conflicts in local communities. Experts warn that cultural beliefs, when combined with personal animosity, can escalate into fatal domestic violence.

Man Allegedly Kills Brother in Rivers Over Witchcraft Accusation