ENUGU— A 65-year-old man, Mr. Felix Atta, a native of Umuonu Umuida
community, Enugu Ezike in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu
State has allegedly been killed by his son.
The alleged murderer identified as one Ejiofor Atta, according to the
police, used a machete to slaughter his father for reasons yet to be
known.
He was said to have gone into hiding after committing the crime and
security men and family members have commenced manhunt for him.
According to report, Ejiofor, about six years ago murdered his mother.
The unfortunate incident took place at
about 2 p.m on May 18 at Umuonu Umuida where the son of the deceased
allegedly machetes his father who was believed to be about 65 years old
to a state of unconsciousness.
The victim was, however, rushed to the General Hospital, Ogrute
Enugu Ezike where he was confirmed dead while his corpse was deposited
at the hospital’s mortuary.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, DSP,
confirmed the incident, saying the command had already commenced
investigation into the incident.
Source: Vanguard
