A tussle between two brothers based over shower shoes popularly known as ‘bathroom slippers’ lead to the death of a 19-year-old University student in Delta State, police said.
The Nigeria police in Delta State Command, spokesman, SP Bright Edafe said Joseph, 19, a 100-level student, was reportedly stabbed to death by his elders brother, Fejiro, 21, a 200-level University student during a fight.
The incident which occurred on June 17, 2026, that started as a disagreement, before it led to a bloody fight, drove residents of the area into pandemonium.
Confirming the incident in a video shared on Facebook on Monday, SP Edafe said neighbours initially stepped in and separated the brothers. However, the two reportedly continued the fight behind their house.
He explained that during the second confrontation, Fejiro allegedly picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed his younger brother several times before fleeing the scene.
“The brothers disagreed over bathroom slippers. Neighbours separated them, but they later went behind the house and continued fighting. The elder brother allegedly stabbed the younger one multiple times and ran away,” Edafe said.
After the victim succumbed to his injury, the suspected murder, fled, the police spokesman said efforts are ongoing to arrest him. Authorities added that he is expected to face murder charges once apprehended.
Edafe described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy for the family, noting that the parents have now lost one son and could see the other face prosecution.
He also dismissed suggestions that the incident was caused by spiritual forces, saying it may have been linked to drug abuse or cult-related activities.
“Some people may say they were possessed, but I do not believe that. It could be drug abuse or cultism. When he is arrested, he will have the opportunity to explain what happened,” according to Edafe.
The police image maker also advised parents to pay close attention to the upbringing of their children and expressed concern over how a minor disagreement could end in such a tragic loss of life.
