A 43-year-old man, identified as Eghosa Osas, has been allegedly killed by his childhood friend, Amadin William, under circumstances yet to be determined.
The victim was said to have returned from abroad to celebrate Christmas with his family before he was attacked and killed in the Oben community, where he had attended a housewarming party.
Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the case was reported by the victim’s elder brother.
According to her, Eghosa had excused himself from the gathering when the suspect allegedly cornered him and inflicted a machete cut on his neck.
She added that the suspect fled the scene but was later arrested in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Ikoedem said the suspect would be charged in court after the completion of investigations.
