13-year-old stabs brother to death in Bayelsa

A 13-year-old boy in Bayelsa State has stabbed his elder brother, 20, to death

It was gathered that the little boy named Ebikari Andrew stabbed his elder brother, Fineboy Andrew, with a kitchen knife.

They were said to have had “a misunderstanding” which resulted in a fight on Sunday.

The state Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying Ebikari stabbed Fineboy in the stomach.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Asinim Butswat, said the father of the two siblings rushed the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

“The suspect has been arrested and the murder weapon is recovered. Investigation is going on,” he said.