In a deeply disturbing incident, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a man, Alexander Peter, for allegedly killing his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, with a machete.
The tragedy unfolded in Ikot Inyang village, located in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, leaving the local community in shock.
Confirming the arrest at a press briefing held Thursday in Uyo, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, stated that the suspect was apprehended on June 10, and investigations are currently underway to uncover the motive behind the crime.
“The suspectallegedly used a machete in the fatal assault that led to his mother’s death,” CP Azare said. “Our investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances and what prompted such a violent act.”
The commissioner also reported that in the last six weeks, 54 suspects have been arrested for various offenses, and over 50 firearms and rounds of ammunition were recovered during police operations across the state.
The sudden and violent death of Mrs. Peter has sent waves of grief and confusion through the community, with many still struggling to understand what led to the tragic event.
Police say more details will be made public as investigations continue.
