A man, identified as Ejiofor Oyiogu, has allegedly stabbed his 47-year-old elder brother, Ekene, to death in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Punch reports that the siblings who are sons of a deceased politician in the area had issues over budget for their father’s burial, among other issues.

A source who didn’t want to be named said,

“I learnt that Ekene was lording it over his younger brother, Ejiofor, especially on the issue of their father’s funeral that was to hold a day before tragedy struck.

“The matter came to a head on Saturday when Ekene drew the first blood by stabbing his younger brother, who grabbed the knife and cut him in the neck, hand, navel and head. The elder brother died on the way to a hospital.”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Nkeiruka Nwode, said the suspect had fled the community, noting that the case was reported by one of the family members, Mr Elias.

The police spokesman said,

“A family member, by name Elias, reported the matter to the police and the command swung into action immediately by taking the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.”

The PPRO who described the incident as unfortunate disclosed that the police had commenced a manhunt to arrest the fleeing suspect.