Son hacks 70-year-old father to death in Edo

In a shocking and disturbing incident, a 17-year-old son, Arthur Angel Jr., has been arrested for hacking his 70-year-old father, Arthur Judah Angel, to death with a sledgehammer.

The motive behind the gruesome murder was a dispute over money expected from Amnesty International.

According to the Edo State Police Command, the suspect had repeatedly threatened to kill his father, claiming that the older man was anticipating funds from Amnesty International.

On July 15, 2024, at approximately 09:00 hours, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ugboha division received a complaint about a shallow grave discovery at the backyard of the compound where the suspect and deceased lived.

Upon investigation, the police found that Arthur Angel Jr. had indeed killed his father with a sledgehammer and buried him in a shallow grave behind their house.

The suspect has been arrested and is currently in police custody.

The case is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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