Tragedy struck the Household of The Andrews in Bayelsa on Sunday when a 13 year old boy stabbed his 20 year old elder brother to death.
According to reports from the South-south state. the 13 year old, identified as Ebikari Andrew stabbed his elder brother Fineboy Andrew to death with a kitchen knife.
The victim and his younger brother were said to have been involved in a fight with each other when the younger sibling got hold of a Kitchen knife and stabbed his older brother in the stomach.
The unfortunate incident was confirmed by the Bayelsa state police command who issued a statement on Monday saying Ebikari stabbed Fineboy in the stomach during a fight.
The police said further, that the victim was rushed to the hospital by their father but he was confirmed dead on arrival.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Asinim Butswat, the suspect has already been arrested and the murder weapon recovered.
He added however that investigations were still ongoing.