Murder suspect claimed Crabwood Creek fisherman punched, slapped him

Crabwood Creek fisherman, Umar Jumai and a group of friends allegedly punched and slapped a man, Nigel Garnette, during an altercation on Monday.

Garnette reportedly stabbed Jumai in retaliation, resulting in his death.

Garnette, also known as Nancy, was arrested by the Police around 15:00 hrs Monday. He is in custody assisting with the investigation.

The News Room was informed that Garnette was questioned and he confessed to stabbing Jumai to his abdomen.

The suspect reportedly claimed that Jumai and three others had attacked him by punching and slapping him. Garnette then claimed that he retrieved a knife from Jumai pocket and inflicted the wound in retaliation before fleeing the scene.

Jumai, 40, of Lot 103 Grant 1806, Crabwood Creek, Corentyne Berbice was found dead with a wound near a drain in Crabwood Creek.

His sister, Nazima Jumai, told reporters that she received the shocking news around 7:30 hrs from a friend.

Concerned for her brother’s safety, she sent one of her sons to investigate, who confirmed the tragic discovery of Umar’s body.

Nazima arrived at the scene shortly after, and the police were promptly notified to begin their investigation.

Nazima stated that she had seen Umar alive just a week earlier and emphasised that he had recently returned from a fishing trip.