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Delta varsity student stabs younger brother to death in hostel fight

From The Punch · () English

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  • Police confirmed the death of a 100-level university student in Delta State, allegedly stabbed by his elder brother during a dispute.
  • The altercation reportedly escalated from a minor disagreement to a violent physical confrontation inside their shared hostel accommodation.
  • Authorities are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene, and are investigating potential drug or cult involvement.

A 100-level student at a Delta State higher institution was allegedly killed by his elder brother following a disagreement within their shared hostel room, the Delta State Police Command has confirmed. The incident occurred on June 17, 2026, involving brothers Fejiro, 21, and Joseph, 19, both students at the same institution.

Brothers can turn against brothers. Children can turn against their parents if they are not properly brought up. And that is what actually played out on the 17th of June, 2026

— SP Bright EdafeCommenting on the tragic incident and the importance of upbringing.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, described the event as "a very disturbing report" that highlights the importance of proper child upbringing and moral guidance. He stated that the disagreement between the brothers escalated into a physical fight, requiring intervention from neighbors. However, the confrontation resumed shortly after.

Now, the elder brother named Fejiro, who is about three years older than the younger brother, took a kitchen knife and stabbed his younger brother multiple times and ran away

— SP Bright EdafeDescribing the alleged actions of the suspect.

According to Edafe, the elder brother, Fejiro, allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab his younger brother multiple times before fleeing the scene. The suspect remains at large, and police are actively searching for him. Edafe expressed concern that the nature of the attack might suggest drug abuse or cult-related activity, though investigations are ongoing.

Till now, he is at large. Till now, we are still looking for him

— SP Bright EdafeProviding an update on the search for the suspect.

Edafe urged for stronger moral upbringing and emphasized the critical role of family values in preventing such tragedies. He stressed the need to teach children to love one another. The police command has pledged to apprehend the suspect and ensure a thorough investigation once he is caught.

It is either abuse of drugs or cultism. It is either of the two

— SP Bright EdafeSpeculating on potential underlying causes for the violence.
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