A 20-year-old man identified as Pascal Ogbogu, has allegedly killed his 56-year-old father with a machete at Abatate, Idemili North local government area , Anambra state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who stated this in a statement, said the suspect reportedly committed the act on August 25th after which he fled the scene.
He stated further that he was later apprehended in the early hours of 26th August, 2026 through a coordinated effort of the Police and members of the Abatete vigilante, following a timely information and cooperation from community members, who assisted security operatives.
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra state command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has commended the prompt response and community support that contributed to the arrest of a 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, who is alleged to have murdered his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North local government area of the state,”” he said.
