Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a man for allegedly killing his father, retired Marine Captain David Nwoke, to death during a dispute over property at Oro Ekpo Estate, Ada George, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident on Thursday, saying the suspect was in police custody while investigations continued.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, threw residents of the area into mourning as news of the killing spread.
First Daily correspondent learnt that the deceased had concluded plans to relocate to his hometown in the South-East and had invited his children to inform them of his decision and distribute some of his properties.
It was gathered that the suspect, said to be a son of the deceased’s second wife, demanded one of his father’s cars, but the request was declined.
It was further disclosed that the suspect allegedly hid inside one of the rooms in the house, waiting for his father to return from his routine morning exercise.
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Our correspondent gathered that the deceased returned home and went upstairs to freshen up, the suspect emerged from hiding and attacked him with a machete.
All his children studied abroad, including the son now accused of killing him,” the source said.
Confirming the incident to journalists, the police spokesperson said, “I can confirm that the suspect is in police custody. Investigations have commenced with a view to ensuring that justice is served.”
She said further details would be made available as the investigation progresses.