The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the detention of 23-year-old Wisdom Ogbonna over the alleged snatching of a motorcycle and brutal murder of its owner.

The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abakiliki on Saturday.

Mr Ukandu explained that the suspect was arrested in the Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state after operatives received a call at about 7:10 p.m. on March 27.

“We were called to the scene, where the body of Ugwoke Chibuike, male, was found with knife cuts and stab wounds around his neck.

“Investigation revealed that the deceased had been with Wisdom Ogbonna, whom he gave a ride in his motorcycle,” Mr Ukandu said.

The police spokesman said the suspect had attempted to forcefully take the victim’s motorcycle by stabbing him while he was in motion with him.

“The deceased lost control in the process, which caused injuries to the suspect. The suspect went to a clinic, claiming he had an accident along with the deceased.

“However, a knife, believed to have been used by the suspect, was seen and recovered at the scene,” Mr Ukandu said.

Mr Ukandu added that further investigation into the incident was still ongoing.

He stated that the command would charge the suspect to court at the conclusion of the investigation.

(NAN)