Tragedy has struck Ikot Inyang village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as a man identified as Alexander Peter has been arrested by the state police command for allegedly murdering his 71-year-old mother, Mrs. Atiny Peter, in cold blood.
The shocking incident, which occurred on June 10, left the local community in disbelief, with many residents expressing horror over the violent death of the elderly woman—reportedly at the hands of her own son. According to reports, Alexander allegedly used a machete to hack his mother to death in what authorities have described as a brutal and disturbing attack.
Confirming the incident during a press briefing held on Thursday at the state police headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, revealed that the suspect was apprehended shortly after the crime. He disclosed that investigations are currently underway to uncover the motive behind the killing.
“The gruesome incident occurred in Ikot Inyang Village, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, where the suspect reportedly used a machete to hack his mother to death,” Azare stated. “We are diligently working to unravel the circumstances surrounding this heinous crime and establish what may have led to such a horrific act.”
In addition to the murder case, CP Azare announced that a total of 54 suspects had been arrested across the state in the past six weeks for various criminal offences. He also noted that the command had successfully recovered over 50 firearms and several rounds of ammunition during the same period, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and improve security in the state.
The police commissioner further assured the public that more details will be released as investigations progress. He emphasized the commitment of the command to ensuring justice is served and urged residents to remain calm as law enforcement continues its work.