Police Arrest Trader for Beating Colleague to Death 

Police Arrest Trader for Beating Colleague to Death

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Onu Simeon following a fatal altercation that resulted in the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu at Utako Market, Abuja.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident:

“On February 5, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m., the Command received a distress call regarding a fight at Utako Market.

“Police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, where Ifeanyi Chukwu was found lying unconscious. He was immediately rushed to NNPC Hospital, Utako, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.”

Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and Ifeanyi Chukwu of Kuchigoro, Lugbe, had a dispute over a space to display their goods.

The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Chukwu collapsed and lost consciousness.

His body has been deposited at a general hospital for further investigation. Onu Simeon is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

Further updates will be communicated in due course, according to Adeh.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, urged residents to adopt peaceful means of resolving disputes, emphasizing the tragic consequences of violence.

He reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order across the FCT.