Police in Abia State have declared a suspect, Solomon Friday, wanted in connection with the murder of a young man identified as Chibunna, who was allegedly stabbed to death over a palm fruit dispute in Obingwa Local Government Area.
Incident Details
The incident occurred in Umunkiri, a community in Obingwa LGA. Chibunna, described as the only son of his parents, was allegedly attacked and stabbed, leading to his death. The motive, according to reports, was a disagreement over palm fruit.
Ogochukwu Nwaokeoma, who confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Monday, August 17, 2026, said that following the killing, some people from Ekwereazu, the deceased's village, went to Umunkiri and burnt down a building in the village.
Police Confirmation and Appeal
Nwaokeoma wrote: "The police have now reached out and confirmed that Solomon Friday is wanted." He urged the public to share information about the suspect's whereabouts, providing a contact number, 08168792581, and advising people not to confront the suspect directly.
"Please help us share this information. If you have any information about his whereabouts, kindly contact this number 08168792581 and do not confront him yourself," he added.
Community Reaction and Next Steps
The arson attack on the building in Umunkiri highlights the tension between the communities following the murder. The police have not yet made an arrest, and the manhunt for Solomon Friday continues. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
