Feb 25 • 22:33 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Police arrest mother, daughter over 70-year-old relative murder

A mother and her daughter have been arrested in Enugu State, Nigeria, for the alleged murder of their 70-year-old relative.

The Enugu State Police in Nigeria have apprehended Loretta Asadu and her daughter Chikamso in connection with the murder of their elderly relative known as Mama Oliver. This incident occurred in the Nsukka Local Government Area and has sent shockwaves through the local community. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed that investigations are currently ongoing following the arrests.

Reports suggest that Mama Oliver had moved to Ezema Nru to help care for Loretta and Chikamso, who were said to be struggling with mental health issues. The exact circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, but residents in the area claim that she had expressed concerns over lack of food just prior to the tragic event. Such remarks have led to speculation about the possible motives behind her murder amid a backdrop of family care and strained mental health conditions.

The case has raised significant concern regarding domestic violence and elder care in Nigeria, highlighting the often unseen struggles that families face regarding mental health and social welfare. The local community is now left attempting to process the implications of this tragic incident, while the police continue their investigation to uncover the truth behind Mama Oliver's murder.

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