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Man Kills Fellow Nigerian Over $40
Man Kills Fellow Nigerian Over $40
Ekohotblog, September 17, 2020…
A 22-year-old man identified as Ofon Phillip Idiong has been charged by the 337th State District Court, Houston, for allegedly shooting his friend, Brian Njoku to death over the sum of $40.
It was gathered that the duo met at a friend’s house party at 8811 Gustine Lane, to watch a basketball match on Monday, September 7,2020 when the incident happened.
According to a reliable source, the deceased owed the suspect $40 (N15k) and had been trying to pay via an online banking platform but the money kept reversing into his account.
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“Ofon and Brian met at a mutual friend’s house at 8811 Gustine Lane, to watch a basketball match on Monday, September 7,2020. The suspect asked for his money but Brian tried to explain the situation. An argument ensued and Ofon brought out a gun and shot him .”
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HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the crime scene and found Brian suffering from gunshot wounds, City of Houston News reports.
They administered first aid and quickly rushed him to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect initially fled the scene, but returned and was interviewed by the Houston police detectives.
He has now been charged for playing a role in Njoku’s death.
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