A middle-aged man named Patrick Essien has been apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his landlord in Rumuiprikon, located in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Monday, was reported that the altercation began when the landlord, identified as Iheanyichukwu America, intervened to rescue Essien's wife, who was reportedly being mistreated.

Chioma, the wife of the landlord, recounted the events that unfolded, explaining that Essien attempted to take his wife back into their house, prompting her husband to intervene. The landlord firmly stated that he wouldn't permit it and insisted that the woman stay at their family house for the night while they addressed the situation the next day. Consequently, the woman was moved out of Essien's house.

Late at night, Essien allegedly returned to attack the landlord while attempting to check if his wife was in their landlord's house, though she was not present at the time.

Gladys Bardey, the landlord's elder sister, described Essien's actions as an attempted murder and called for the matter to be taken to court to ensure her brother receives justice.

Confirming the incident, Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the suspect, Patrick Essien, had been apprehended and was currently in police custody. Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, also mentioned that the landlord was receiving medical treatment in a hospital. She further confirmed that an ongoing investigation was being conducted into the matter.

Naijamatta is a social networking site,

download Naijamatta from Google play store or visit www.naijamatta.com to register. You can post, comment, do voice and video call, join and open group, go live etc. Join Naijamatta family, the Green app.