Twenty-two year-old
Nigerian man identified as Ofon Phillip Idiong has been charged for killing his
22-year-old friend, Brian Njoku.
The deceased
was owing the suspect $40(N15k) and had reportedly been trying to pay via an
online banking platform but the money kept reversing into his account.
According to
reports, "Ofon picked up Brian and they went to a mutual friend’s house at
8811 Gustine Lane, to watch a basketball match on Monday, September 7,2020.
"The
suspect asked for his money but Brian tried to explain the situation. An
argument ensued and Ofon brought out a gun and shot him.”
According to
City of Houston News, Houston Police Department patrol officers responded to a
shooting call at the crime scene and found Brian suffering from gunshot wounds.
They administered first aid and quickly rushed him to Memorial Hermann Hospital
where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect initially
fled the scene but returned and was interviewed by Houston police detectives.
He was subsequently charged for his role in Njoku’s death
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