Man arrested over alleged ritual murder of his mother

THE GUARDIAN 

A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his mother for ritual purposes in Cross River.

Spokesperson for the Police Command in the state, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the suspect’s arrest and detention to newsmen on Friday in Calabar, albeit without further details.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident had occurred on Dec. 25, 2024 in Batriko, Eastern Boki Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

Credible source told NAN that a combined team of police and the security team of Obudu council area made the arrest on Friday.