How a wheelbarrow pusher stabs trader to death in Port Harcourt
Police is presently investigating the murder a 30-year-old man who was stabbed to death yesterday. The incident happened at Fruit Market, Oil Mill, Rumuokwurusi, Port Harcourt.
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According to eyewitness account, the deceased who was identified simply as Higightor Wenem asked a wheelbarrow pusher to remove his barrow from his space so he could sample his wares.
But the barrow busher refused, and the two men started fighting. I a twinkle of an eye the barrow man drew a dagger and stabbed Higightor dead in cold blood. He was rushed to Military Hospital where he was confirmed dead.
The spokesperson of Rivers State Command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
It was gathered that the two fighters are from Hausa and Benue communities in the state. The ugly development has since put many to flight as the police has confirmed having arrested the murderer.
