A man sets himself on ablaze after stabbing his mother in Imo state

Imo State Police Command has apprehended one man, Johnbosco Ejiogu, for stabbing his mother and then getting their home burnt.

Meanwhile, the incident happened at Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state on Friday, the police command disclosed in a statement.

However, Orlando Ikeokwu, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated that Ejiogu committed the immoral acts following an altercation between him and his mother.

Ikeokwu added that only a prompt reaction from neighbours and police prevented the suspect from killing himself and his mother during the burning house.

Meanwhile, the statement read,

“On the 24/4/2020, at about 1020 hrs, operatives of Mbieri Divisional hqtrs, while reacting to a distress call arrested the above-named suspect and rescued the above victim.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Johnbosco Ejiogu stabbed his mother Pauline Ejiogu as a result of an altercation.

“He went further to lock the door behind himself and the victim, and then set the house ablaze, but they were rescued alive sequel to the swift reaction of the officers and men of the Division and the members of the neighbourhood.

“However, Both of them have been taken to the hospital for treatment, while investigation has commenced.”