A 36-year-old man, Felix Omokhoa, is currently facing murder charge at Ekpoma Magistrate Court,Edo State, for allegedly stoning his neighbour, one Richard Ikekhua, to death over electricity bill.
The accused was alleged to have committed the crime on 16th January, 2016, in Ukpoke-Uhiele, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, by hitting the head of Ikekhua with a piece of cement block during a fight.
When the case with Charge No.11/c/2016 came up for hearing at the magistrate court, the plea could not be taken as the magistrate, Mr. Afe
Osamudiamen, declined jurisdiction and ordered that the file be duplicated and sent to the Director of public Prosecution (DPP) for legal action.
According to police investigation, the accused and the deceased, who were co-tenants quarreled over the deceased's refusal to pay his share of
reconnection fee after their power was cut off.
It was gathered that after the deceased's refusal, the accused with other neighbours resolved to disconnect the deceased's apartment.
This infuriated the deceased, who consequently reported a case of illegal reconnection against the accused to the electricity distribution company and also incidented case against the Omokhoa at the police station.
The electricity company disconnected the entire house, while the police arrested the accused, but eventually settled the matter between them with a stern warning on the accused not to foment any further trouble.
It was gathered that when the duo returned home, another quarrel ensued between them, resulting in a fight during which the accused hauled a piece of cement block at deceased's forehead, killing him
instantly.
The accused was alleged to have committed the crime on 16th January, 2016, in Ukpoke-Uhiele, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, by hitting the head of Ikekhua with a piece of cement block during a fight.
When the case with Charge No.11/c/2016 came up for hearing at the magistrate court, the plea could not be taken as the magistrate, Mr. Afe
Osamudiamen, declined jurisdiction and ordered that the file be duplicated and sent to the Director of public Prosecution (DPP) for legal action.
According to police investigation, the accused and the deceased, who were co-tenants quarreled over the deceased's refusal to pay his share of
reconnection fee after their power was cut off.
It was gathered that after the deceased's refusal, the accused with other neighbours resolved to disconnect the deceased's apartment.
This infuriated the deceased, who consequently reported a case of illegal reconnection against the accused to the electricity distribution company and also incidented case against the Omokhoa at the police station.
The electricity company disconnected the entire house, while the police arrested the accused, but eventually settled the matter between them with a stern warning on the accused not to foment any further trouble.
It was gathered that when the duo returned home, another quarrel ensued between them, resulting in a fight during which the accused hauled a piece of cement block at deceased's forehead, killing him
instantly.
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