The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Livingston Nwakanma, who allegedly killed his mother, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma, with a machete in Osaa Ukwu, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest while responding to an inquiry from DAILY POST.
Chinaka said officers from the Eastern Ngwa Divisional Police Headquarters were alerted to the incident through a distress call on September 19, 2026, and immediately rushed to the scene.
She added that the prompt intervention of the police prevented a mob from lynching the suspect, who was subsequently taken into custody.
The police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
