From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
An Abia man is reported to have murdered his father, Maduka Ogbonna, 57, and attempted to pluck out his eyes for ritual purposes.
According to a statement by the Abia State Police Command spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, the incident occurred at Umueze road, opposite Junior Girls Secondary School, Amuzukwu, Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area.
Chinaka said that at about 8am Tuesday, police at CPS Umuahia received a report of case involving Mmaduka Ogbonna, a 57 year-old man, allegedly killed by his 27-year-old son, identified as Chinalu Ogbonna.
She said detectives from CPS, Umuahia visited the crime scene and found the deceased’s lifeless body with his left eye gouged out.
Police said the suspect, Chinalu Ogbonna, residing with his father, has been apprehended for the crime.
Investigations revealed that the suspect 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.
The release said the case is currently under investigation and the suspect will be charged to court.