A devastating incident occurred in Sapele, Delta State, on September 6, 2024, when a 25-year-old man, Emmanuel, allegedly hacked his 53-year-old mother to death. The tragic event has left the community in shock, and authorities are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the crime.
According to sources, Emmanuel has a history of struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. A pastor and family friend, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that Emmanuel had undergone drug rehabilitation in the past but had recently shown signs of relapse.
The pastor described Emmanuel’s behavior as erratic, stating that he would often stand in front of their house smiling for no reason and had previously attacked his mother with a cutlass.
On the day of the incident, Emmanuel’s father was away attending a burial ceremony in Imo State, leaving his mother alone at home.
It is alleged that Emmanuel attacked his mother with a brand new axe, dragged her body outside, and set it ablaze. He then fled the scene in his mother’s Sienna car but was later apprehended by the police at Effurun Roundabout and brought back to the Sapele Police station.
The Delta State Command Spokesman, Edafe Bright, is yet to confirm the murder. However, a reliable police source confirmed that the body of the victim, known as ‘Mama Faith’, had been deposited at the Sapele Central Hospital.
The case is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding Emmanuel’s descent into madness.
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