Tuesday, March, 24 2026 - A man has been banished from Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State for allegedly k!lling his mother.
It was gathered that Damian Oforbuike, 20, attacked his
mother, Onyemaechi, with a machete over the weekend, after which the suspect
fled into a nearby forest.
However, youths of the community tracked him into the forest
where he was hiding and apprehended him.
He was subsequently paraded around the community by the
youths and later banished, with a stern warning not to return.
While being paraded as seen in a viral video, he admitted to
the crime.
According to him, his mother refused to bathe him and
also refused to provide funds to set up a barbing salon for his brother who had
completed apprenticeship.
“I k!lled my mother because she refused to bathe me and also
refused to rent a shop for my brother who learned barbing and needed money to
start,” he said.
The councillor representing the area, Maduabuchi Nweke, who
confirmed the incident, said he mobilised over 200 youths who combed the forest
and arrested the suspect.
He added that the suspect has been handed over to the police
for further investigation.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited in a morgue.
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