Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested one 49-year-old, Nnamdi Anyaji, for allegedly murdering his 68-year-old mother, Mrs. Dorathy Anyaji, and attempting to take his own life in Amudo Village, Ekwulobia.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the tragic incident occurred at approximately 1:40 PM on Friday.
Ikenga said officers attached to the Ekwulobia Divisional Police Station responded swiftly to the scene, where the suspect was apprehended, and an axe believed to have been used in the crime was recovered.
He said preliminary investigations revealed that the dispute arose from a disagreement over proceeds from a cassava business, with the suspect accusing his mother of dishonesty.
According to the police spokesperson, Mr Anyaji is currently in custody under close observation to prevent further self-harm, adding that he will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
