Chinalu Ogbonna, 27, has been arrested by the police in Umuahia, Abia State, for the murder of his father.
Chinalu, who is accused of using “Yahoo Plus,” is reported to have removed his father’s left eye with the purpose of using it for a money ritual after strangling his 57-year-old father, Mmaduka Ogbonna, at their Umueze Road, Umuahia, home.
The ASP Maureen Chinaka, a spokesperson for the Abia State Police Command, confirmed the unpleasant event to reporters by stating that on Monday at around 0800 hours, a murder case involving Mmaduka Ogbonna, a 57-year-old father who was reportedly killed by his son, was reported to the Central Police Station (CPS).
According to Chinaka:
“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 Umueze 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 Police PPRO added that “the case is currently under investigation and will be charged to court.”
Related News
Abia Government Suspends Another Traditional Ruler For Alleged Misconduct
Four Nabbed In Anambra By Police Over The Killing Of A Community Leader
