By Deborah Nnamdi
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of a 49-year-old man accused of killing his 68-year-old mother, Mrs. Dorathy Anyaji.
In a statement released on Sunday in Onitsha, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the incident took place in Amudo Village, located in Aguata Local Government Area.
Ikenga stated that officers from the Ekwulobia Divisional Police Station apprehended the suspect on Friday at approximately 1:40 p.m.
According to the statement, the suspect, who resided with the victim, allegedly attempted to take his own life following the incident.
“Operatives recovered one axe at the scene. Preliminary investigations reveal that the incident stemmed from a dispute over money made from a cassava business.
“The suspect had accused his mother of dishonesty,” Ikenga said.
He added that the suspect was currently in police custody under close monitoring to prevent a suicide attempt and would be charged in court upon conclusion of the investigation.
