Man faces court for allegedly killing his mother in Ebonyi
A 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, has been arraigned in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, for allegedly stabbing his mother to death. The incident reportedly took place at Ohatekwe village in the Ukawu community. David Njoku, the Police Prosecutor, presented the case before the Magistrate’s Court. The defendant admitted to the crime, citing a dispute with his mother.
What happened
- Oforbuike Damian was arraigned on a murder charge for allegedly killing his mother, Mrs Onyema Damian.
- The offence was said to have occurred on March 19, 2026, at Ohatekwe village, Ukawu community, Onicha Local Government Area.
- The defendant claimed he killed his mother because she refused to bathe him.
- The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Chinedu Agama, ordered his remand and stated it lacked jurisdiction over the case.
- The matter was adjourned till April 9, 2026, and the case file was sent to the Department of Public Prosecutions for advice.
