ANAMBRA – Tragedy struck at Onitsha, Anambra state as an apprentice (Nwaboyi) simply identified as Chiemerie Anieke allegedly killed his master (Oga), Mr Ikechukwu Nwite, and injured the wife, Ogechukwu Nwite.
Nwite, a native of Ebonyi state and trader at Ogbogwu (drug market), Onitsha, was reportedly killed Sunday morning by 21-year-old apprentice from his state.
A viral video shows that Chiemerie used a pestle to hit the master’s head where they live at Fegge, Onitsha South local government headquarters over an undisclosed domestic argument.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement, stated that the suspect has been arrested while the wife of the deceased he equally attacked is currently recuperating in the hospital.
Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police (SP) said, “Chiemerie Anieke, aged 21, who allegedly used a pestle to strike his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, on the head, resulting in his death, and also attacked his wife, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite, in the early hours of 15th February, 2026 in Onitsha, is currently in custody. The pestle has been recovered from the scene.
“Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was provoked by the manner in which the late Ikechukwu admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking drugs.
“Meanwhile, Ikechukwu’s wife was rescued and taken to the hospital, where she is currently responding to treatment.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served.”
