The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams, over the alleged killing of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, during a housewarming party at Oben Community in the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident to our source on Sunday in Benin, saying the suspect was currently in police custody.

According to the police spokesperson, the tragic incident occurred while the deceased was hosting a housewarming party after returning from abroad with his family to celebrate the Christmas festivities.

Ikoedem said the matter was reported to the police by the elder brother of the deceased, who raised the alarm following the attack.

She explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had stepped out during the event to relieve himself when the suspect allegedly cornered him and inflicted a fatal machete cut on his neck.

“The report of the murder of Eghosa Osas is true. He was allegedly attacked and killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, at Oben Community during a housewarming party,” the police spokesperson said.

She added that the victim, who had recently returned from abroad to spend the Christmas season with his family, died on the spot as a result of the injuries sustained.

A source within the community also confirmed the incident, noting that the motive behind the attack was yet to be ascertained.

“I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, aged 43, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons that are still unknown,” the source said.

The police spokesperson further stated that investigations into the matter were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing.

“The suspect is currently in custody, and he will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” Ikoedem said.

She urged members of the public to remain calm and allow the police to carry out a thorough investigation, assuring that justice would be served.