Yemi Obafemi
Abia state police command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Chinalu Ogbonna for allegedly killing his father in Umuahia, Mmaduka Ogbonna, in Umuahia North LGA.
According to the police, during the investigation it was revealed that Chinalu strangled his 57-year-old father, Mmaduka Ogbonna, at their residence at Umueze Road, Umuahia, and intended to use his left eye for money rituals.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka on Tuesday confirmed the unfortunate incident.
The statement read, “Yes we got a report today at about 0800hrs at CPS Umuahia.
“It was a report of a murder case involving Mmaduka Ogbonna, a 57-year-old male, allegedly killed by his son, Chinalu Ogbonna, 27 years old at Amuzukwu in Umuahia North LGA.
“Detectives from CPS Umuahia visited the crime scene and found the deceased’s lifeless body with his left eye gouged out.
“The suspect, Chinalu Ogbonna, a 27-year-old male residing with his father at Umu Eze Road opposite Junior Girls Secondary School Amuzukwu Ibeku, has been apprehended.
“Investigations revealed that he strangled his father to death and intended to use his left eye for money rituals.
“The corpse has been deposited at The morgue for autopsy, and exhibits have been recovered.
“The case is currently under investigation and will be charged to court.”
