Cops nab suspect in Mashabo murder

Rayandra Abrams
Rayandra Abrams

A man accused of stabbing 26-year-old Mashabo resident Rayandra Abrams aka Bruce to death on Monday in an ongoing row over $15,000, has been arrested by the police after hiding out for a few days.

Police in Essequibo said that they have taken Dinesh Samaroo into custody in connection with the murder. The police said the incident stemmed from Samaroo accusing the deceased, his cousin, owing him $15,000. The incident occurred at Mashabo Housing Scheme located north of the Mashabo Mission.

According to Trishon Charles, a barber, on Monday 28th October 2024 about 08:00 hrs, Abrams went to his home to have his hair cut.