The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned two suspects, Ezema Onyedikachi (27) and Ugwu Chigozie Anthony (21), in connection with the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Nweze Chiebonam during a bonfire night event at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
The suspects were brought before the court on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder and have been remanded in correctional custody pending further proceedings.
The incident occurred in the early hours of September 13, 2025, following a bonfire night organized by the Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. The event, which drew students and guests—including the suspects and the deceased—initially ended without major incident.
However, around 3 a.m., as attendees were leaving, a minor car collision between Ugwu Anthony’s vehicle and that of the deceased led to a confrontation. Though the altercation was reportedly resolved at the scene, further police investigation revealed that the suspects later conspired, armed themselves with a dagger, and returned to attack Nweze Chiebonam.
During the assault, Ezema Onyedikachi allegedly took the dagger from Ugwu Anthony and stabbed the victim in the chest. Chiebonam was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead by the attending physician. The weapon used in the attack has since been recovered by the police.
Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and described the incident as both tragic and avoidable. He urged residents, especially youths, to shun violence, practice restraint, and seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts.
