In a jaw-dropping twist that has left Edo State reeling, the police have arrested 43-year-old Amadin Williams for the gruesome murder of his so-called childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, at what was supposed to be a joyous housewarming party in Oben community, Ikpoba-Okha LGA. The community is in turmoil as the details of this shocking betrayal continue to unfold.

According to police and eyewitnesses, Eghosa Osas had just returned from abroad to celebrate the completion of his new home with family and friends. The party, which should have been a celebration of success and homecoming, turned into a nightmare when Eghosa was brutally attacked and killed in cold blood,allegedly by someone he trusted most.

The Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest, stating, “The report of the murder of Eghosa is true, and the suspect, Amadin Williams, believed to be his childhood friend, is in custody. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”

Sources close to the family paint Eghosa as a hardworking, generous man who never forgot his roots, despite years spent overseas. The housewarming was packed with well-wishers, all eager to celebrate his achievements,until the unthinkable happened.

Reports indicate that Eghosa was attacked while taking a short break from the festivities. Police say his elder brother reported that Eghosa had gone to relieve himself when Williams allegedly ambushed him, delivering a fatal machete blow to his neck. The sheer brutality and suddenness of the attack left guests in utter disbelief.

In a dramatic turn, Williams reportedly fled the scene, sparking a manhunt that gripped the community. Residents were left stunned, unable to comprehend how a friendship could end in such violence. Police eventually tracked Williams to Benin City, where he was found hiding and arrested.

While the motive remains a mystery, investigators are scrambling to piece together what led to this deadly confrontation. Community members are in shock, struggling to understand how two childhood friends could end up in such a tragic situation. “I can confirm that Eghosa Osas, 43 years old, was killed by his childhood friend, Amadin Williams, for reasons yet to be ascertained,” a police source said.

The murder has cast a dark shadow over Oben community, with friends and family mourning the loss of a man who returned home only to meet a violent end. The police have promised a thorough investigation and swift justice, but for now, the community is left with more questions than answers.

As the investigation drags on, the people of Oben are united in grief and outrage, demanding answers and justice for a senseless act that has shattered their peace and claimed the life of one of their own.