Ermelo police arrest man in connection with murder and assault

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the family of the deceased informed the police that the deceased was stabbed earlier today during an altercation with another Nigerian citizen,” she said.

September 8, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

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ERMELO – Chibueke Obi (40) was arrested on September 3 in connection with murder and assault.

According to Capt Carla Prinsloo, spokesman for Ermelo police, members of the police were informed that a Nigerian man died in Ermelo Provincial Hospital around 15:00 on September 3.

He was stabbed in the right shoulder.

“Upon arrival at the hospital, the family of the deceased informed the police that the deceased was stabbed earlier during an altercation with another Nigerian citizen,” she said.

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

Read when he made his first appearance in court in the Highvelder newspaper.

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September 8, 2021

Nikki Maharaj Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.