Nghe An man surrenders after month-long forest flight following fatal stabbing of brother

Vừ Bá Lỉa, a resident of Phù Khả village in Na Ngoi commune, Nghe An province, has surrendered to police after a month of hiding in the forest. Lỉa is accused of fatally stabbing his younger brother, Vừ Bá Bì, during an altercation on August 21.

The incident reportedly began during a local ritual when Lỉa became angry after hearing people were speaking ill of him. When his brother, Bì, attempted to intervene and calm him down, a physical struggle ensued. During the fight, Lỉa grabbed a nearby knife and stabbed Bì, who died at the scene.

Following the crime, Lỉa fled into the rugged, mountainous terrain of the Na Ngoi border area. Despite search efforts by local police, border guards, and economic-defense teams, the difficult terrain and heavy rain hindered the search. Lỉa survived in the forest for approximately one month by eating wild fruit and drinking stream water. He eventually returned home on September 21 and was brought to the authorities by his wife. He has been handed over to the Nghe An Provincial Police for further investigation and legal processing.