Incident Unfolds
The tragic event occurred on Saturday night, around 10 pm, when neighbors noticed the gate of the Umukoro residence was left open, which was unusual. Upon investigation, they discovered a fire coming from inside the house, with the door open. Inside, they found the lifeless body of Mrs. Umukoro, burnt beyond recognition.
Suspicious Movement Leads to Arrest
Earlier, around 8:30 pm, neighbors saw Emmanuel Umukoro driving out of the compound at high speed in his mother’s car. This suspicious movement led to his apprehensionby the police along the Sapele-Warri Road as he attempted to escape to an unknown destination.
Police Investigation Underway
The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident and stated that Emmanuel Umukoro is currently in police custody. However, Edafe emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and it is too early to conclude whether the son is responsible for the murder until the investigation is completed.
Key Details
Emmanuel Umukoro, the son, has been arrested for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, around 10 pm, in the Warri area of Delta State.
Neighbors discovered the lifeless body of Mrs. Umukoro, burnt beyond recognition, inside the house.
Emmanuel Umukoro was seen driving out of the compound at high speed earlier that night.
The police are investigating the incident, and the son is currently in custody. in
