Kogi Hunter Kills His Brother In The Farm, Claims He Saw Monkey On Tree

A 65-year-old hunter, Clement Etila Ekele,
has been detained for killing his 45-year-
old younger brother, Monday Ekele, in Kogi
State.



The tragic incident happened on July 16,
2017, at Ikaka village in Ibaji LGA of Kogi
State.




According to Sun news, On the ill-fated day,
Monday, the deceased, went to the farm
about 5.00am.



Three hours later, about 8.00am, Clement
also went to the farm with his double
barrel gun.




At the farm, he saw a monkey
on a tree and shot it. The monkey fell down.
When he ran to the foot of the tree to pick
up the monkey, Clement said that what he
saw was the dead body of his brother.




The hunter said;

“I hunt for monkeys. I have never had any
misunderstanding with my younger
brother.



On that day, he went to the farm before
me.




Later I also went to the farm with my
gun. There, I saw a monkey on the tree. I
shot it, but when I wanted to carry the
dead monkey, it changed into my
younger brother.



I didn’t know what came over me; I
couldn’t understand myself. I ran back to
the village and I started drinking beer and
rejoicing.





Later, I told my friend Anthony
that I shot my younger brother dead.



The gods I worship failed me because I
refused to perform certain sacrificial rites.



They became angry with me; I have been
a hunter for years, I never shot anybody.



Why must I kill my own brother? We live
together, our houses are opposite each
other.”