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Police arrest five over viral machete murder in Delta

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Police arrest five over viral machete murder in Delta

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Police Arrest Five in Viral Machete Murder Case in Delta State

Delta State's Police Command has arrested five individuals in connection to the viral machete murder case that occurred in Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area, on October 27, 2026. The gruesome incident was captured on video and went viral, sparking fear and apprehension among residents.

The arrests followed a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Samuel Ekpe, who ordered a thorough investigation into the matter after the video went viral. The suspects arrested include:

  • Ifechukwu Okeke, 29
  • Chinedu Eze, 29
  • Uchenna Chukwu, 28
  • Innocent Nwosu, 26
  • Innocent Egwu, 25

The Command's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Chidi, confirmed the arrests and urged residents to remain calm while the police continue their investigation.

The Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, expressed concern over the incident, urging the police to bring to justice those responsible for the crime.

The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the Obi of Issele-Azagba stated that some residents are still afraid due to the fact that not all the culprits have been apprehended.

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Delta State Police Command Arrests Five Suspects in Machete Murder Case

Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection to the machete murder case that went viral on social media on October 27, 2026. The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the monarch of Issele-Azagba, Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, urged residents to remain calm while the police carry out their investigation.

Delta State Police Command Arrests Five Suspects in Machete Murder Case

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection to the machete murder case that went viral on social media on October 27, 2026. The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the monarch of Issele-Azagba, Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, urged residents to remain calm while the police carry out their investigation.

Delta State Police Arrest Five Suspects in Machete Murder Case

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection to the machete murder case that went viral on social media on October 27, 2026. The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the monarch of Issele-Azagba, Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, urged residents to remain calm while the police carry out their investigation.

Delta State Police Arrest Five Suspects in Machete Murder Case

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection to the machete murder case that went viral on social media on October 27, 2026. The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the monarch of Issele-Azagba, Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, urged residents to remain calm as the police carry out their investigation.

Police Arrest Five Suspects in Machete Murder Case

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection to the machete murder case that went viral on social media on October 27, 2026. The police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the murder, but the monarch of Issele-Azagba, Obi of Issele-Azagba, His Royal Highness, Christopher Ugwu, urged

<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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