The labourer was contracted by the businessman to help him offload his goods at his warehouse, located at the section of the market where they sell baking materials.
When contacted, the state police public relations officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
“Murder is murder, whoever commits it will answer for it. I don’t have any information about the identity of the suspect but will ensure that whoever is responsible is arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
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