Suspect of stabbing awaits next court date

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the deceased's family informed the police that he had been stabbed earlier during an altercation with another Nigerian citizen,” Capt Carla Prinsloo, the spokesman for the Ermelo police, said.

October 11, 2021

Nikki Maharaj 1 minute read

ERMELO – Mr Chibueke Obi (40) is still in custody and will appear in court on October 20.

He was arrested on September 3 in connection with murder and assault.

In a previous article, “Ermelo police arrest man in connection with murder and assault”, it was stated that members of the police were informed that a Nigerian man had died in the Ermelo Provincial Hospital on September 3 at about 15:00.

“He was stabbed in the right shoulder.

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the deceased’s family informed the police that he had been stabbed earlier during an altercation with another Nigerian citizen,” Capt Carla Prinsloo, the spokesman for the Ermelo police, said.

The family showed the police where the suspect stayed and he was arrested.

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October 11, 2021

Nikki Maharaj 1 minute read

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