A domestic dispute in Delta spiralled into tragedy after a man allegedly stabbed his younger brother to death for slapping his wife during a fight over missing ₦2,000.
- The incident happened in Ugbokodo, Okpe LGA, Delta State
- Paul, aka “Papa Jeffery”, allegedly attacked his brother, Saturday
- The wife had accused Saturday of stealing ₦2,000
- Saturday slapped her during the argument
- Paul and his son tracked and fatally stabbed him at the waterside
- Youths retaliated by burning Paul’s home and his wife’s shop
- Police have confirmed Paul’s arrest
What started as a small argument over missing cash quickly escalated into a tragic family breakdown. The wife’s accusation, the slap, and a rash decision led to irreversible violence. This case highlights how unresolved tension and poor conflict handling can erupt in shocking ways. It also reflects how justice is sometimes replaced by instant revenge, both within families and communities. In the end, one life is lost, another altered forever, and a community left shaken.
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