CITIZENS COMPASS —Abia State Police Command had commenced an investigation over a man who allegedly killed his son over a portion of food.
The man identified as Marcel Udeh from Umunneochi LGA of the State was arrested afterwards.
Reports had it that the son returned home on that fateful day, went straight to the kitchen without his father’s permission, and ate the last portion of food therein.
According to the story, Mr Udeh was enraged that his late son could enter the kitchen to take food without getting permission from his father.
The angry father on noticing this was said to have dashed into his room, brought out a gun, and fired at his son who died on the spot.
Mr Marcel Udeh was promptly apprehended by members of the community who tied his hands and placed him on the lifeless body of his child.
Another account of the incident claimed that the suspect used a sharp object on his son, leading to his death.
Udeh, who was begging for mercy, blamed his actions on the devil, saying that he regretted what he did.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident was reported at the Umunneochi Division, adding that the suspect has been arrested.
“Yes, we got a report at Umunneochi Division, the suspect has been arrested and the matter has currently been transferred to the SCID for discreet investigation and will be charged to Court afterward”, said the PPRO.
—Daily Post
