Butcher stabs customer in neck over meat price in Umuahia

The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested a butcher for stabbing his lawsuit successful the cervix with a brace of scissors pursuing a disagreement implicit the terms of meat.

According to a connection by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the incidental happened astatine Orie Ugba marketplace successful Umuahia

The constabulary spokesperson said operatives of Central Police Station visited the transgression scene, adding that the victim, who was rushed to hospital, is presently responding to treatment.

“The Abia State Police Command is alert of the incidental that occurred astatine Orieugba Market connected 14/03/2026, wherever a nutrient butcher stabbed his lawsuit successful the cervix with a brace of scissors pursuing a disagreement implicit the terms of meat,” Chinaka said.

DSP Chinaka said that the fishy is presently successful constabulary custody, portion probe is ongoing.

She added that the fishy volition beryllium charged to tribunal upon decision of investigation.

Butcher stabs lawsuit successful cervix implicit nutrient terms successful Umuahia