Tragedy Strikes Nigerian Family in New Orleans
A devastating incident has shaken the Nigerian community in the United States after a 27-year-old man, Chukwuebuka Eweni, was arrested for the brutal killing of his father and the stabbing of his two sisters in New Orleans.
Violent Attack on Family Members
The tragic event occurred on Tuesday night, November 11, 2025, at their family home on Pebble Drive in New Orleans. According to reports from 4WWL, Eweni allegedly attacked his family members with a knife, resulting in the death of his father, Samuel Eweni, who was a respected computer science professor at Southern University at New Orleans.
The violent assault also left his two sisters with serious injuries. Medical authorities confirmed that one sister has since been released from the hospital, while the other remains under treatment but is expected to survive her wounds.
Mental Health History and Aftermath
Family members revealed that Chukwuebuka Eweni had long suffered from mental illness but had never displayed violent behavior before this incident. They expressed confusion about what might have triggered the attack, stating they don't know what set him off that made him grab a knife.
In a surprising turn of events after the stabbing, Eweni went to New Orleans East Hospital, where he would routinely check himself in for mental health treatment. The hospital transferred him to a facility in Jefferson Parish without being aware of the violent crime he had just committed.
Law enforcement authorities tracked him down at the facility and took him into custody on Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025. He now faces serious criminal charges including one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Remembering Samuel Eweni
The academic community is mourning the loss of Professor Samuel Eweni, who was described as more than just an educator. Dr. Joseph Bouie, Jr, Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans, issued a heartfelt statement praising the victim's contributions.
"Dr. Eweni was more than an educator—he was a mentor and a guiding light to so many of our students," Bouie stated. "His contributions to the College of Business and Public Administration and to the university's mission of transforming lives through education will be remembered and celebrated."
The chancellor extended condolences to Eweni's family, friends, and colleagues during what he described as a deeply difficult time for all who knew the respected professor.
This tragic incident highlights the complex challenges families face when dealing with mental health issues and the devastating consequences that can occur when proper support systems fail. The Nigerian community both in the United States and back home awaits further developments in this heartbreaking case.
