Man Brutally Stabbed By Friends Over Longtime Girlfriend; Dies On The Spot


Matthew Iyede,25 has been stabbed to death Sunday morning by three friends who jostled him over girlfriend at a popular drinking joint, Blue Sea Restaurant and Bar, in Eku, near Delta State University Abraka.

The victim was reportedly ambushcaded by armed youths allegedly led by one Ese Uku. Ese had before now warned the victim to steer clear of the girl, whom the deceased had reportedly been dating for a long time. Iyede however gave up the ghost on the spot resulting from the grave wounds he sustained from the multiple cuts on his chest.

Victor Iyede, a relative of the dead, has confirmed the incident, claiming that his brother was brutally murdered over a girl he had dated over the years.

In his words:  “Matthew was stabbed at a plaza closer to Eku Town hall. He was stabbed over a girl. Those involved are at large. Their names have been submitted to the police.”

In a similar development, the spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, SP Celestina Kalu, while has affirmed the incident, stating that two of the suspects had since been apprehended by the police in Abraka.

 Kalu disclosed: “The vigilante group, in collaboration with the Police, arrested two suspects in respect of the case. The names of the suspects are Kevwe Edward (21 years old) and Lucky Grant (19 years old). The suspects will be transferred to SCIIDC for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution,”

Matthew’s remains has been deposited at the Eku General hospital pending further investigation by the police.

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