Edith CHUKU
A retired pilot, Captain David Nwoke, was found dead with two deep stab wounds on the right side of his ribs, allegedly inflicted by his son.
The incident happened at Oro Ekpo Estate, Ada George, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, near the gateway axis, close to Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church.
The son whose identity is yet to be disclosed has been arrested as revealed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Kaborlo.
Speaking on the incident, the PPRO said, “I can confirm that the suspect is in police custody.
“Investigations have commenced with a view to ensuring that justice is served.”
The suspect who is in his mid-30s, was arrested by officers of the Rumupakani Police Division of the state command.
A resident of the estate who did not want his identity revealed said they received a distress call from the estate’s security personnel at about 10 am, informing them that one of the landlords had allegedly been killed by his son.
His words: “On Saturday morning, at about 10 am, we received a distress call from the security personnel at the estate gate that one of our landlords had been killed by his son. We rushed to the scene and found the man lying in a pool of his blood. He had been brutally murdered by his son.
“The victim was Captain David Nwoke, a retired pilot. From what we gathered, by the time we got there, his son had already stabbed him to death. We immediately alerted the police, who responded promptly. The suspect was arrested, while the victim’s body was evacuated to the morgue under police supervision.”
The resident further alleged that the suspect had a history of violent behaviour towards his father.
“What we gathered is that the young man had been a terror to his father. He had allegedly been harassing and assaulting him on several occasions.”
According to the resident, the deceased had decided to sell one of his properties because of the alleged misconduct of his children.
“He sold the house where they were living, and the young man became enraged. We were told that he attacked his father from upstairs. The deceased came downstairs bleeding, but the suspect allegedly followed him and stabbed him repeatedly until he died.
“It appeared to be a premeditated act rather than an accident. From all indications, he had planned to kill his father.”
He further called on the authorities to ensure that justice is served. “The law should take its full course, regardless of who is involved. This should serve as a deterrent to other young people. They should work hard and understand that their parents have the right to dispose of their property as they deem fit.”
