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Father Son Arrested for Allegedly Burning Man Alive Over Jeans Theft in Imo

Father Son Arrested for Allegedly Burning Man Alive Over Jeans Theft in Imo

In Imo State, Nigeria, police have arrested a father and son duo, Obinna "Losky" Obiekea and his son Chidubem, over allegations that they set their cousin Chima Okafor ablaze in revenge for the theft of his jeans. The arrests follow an incident that occurred on New Year's Eve.

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Imo State Police Command has arrested two individuals, Obinna Obiekea, also known as Losky, and his son Chidubem Obiekea, over the alleged burning of a man alive in connection with a dispute over jeans theft. According to reports, the incident occurred on New Year's Eve and resulted in the victim, Chima Okafor, being set ablaze by the suspects. Both Losky and his son have been taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation into the violent crime. The motive behind the alleged arson appears to be linked to a dispute over stolen jeans.

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