Speaking on the incident, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Abia State Police Command, confirmed the gruesome murder. She revealed that a report was lodged at the CPS Umuahia at around 8 am on Tuesday.

"Yes, we got a report today at about 0800hrs at CPS Umuahia. It was a report of a murder case involving Mmaduka Ogbonna, a 57-year-old male, allegedly killed by his son," stated ASP Maureen Chinaka.

Upon receiving the report, detectives from CPS Umuahia visited the crime scene, where they discovered the lifeless body of the deceased, with his left eye gouged out.

According to the police, the suspect, who resided with his father at Umu Eze Road opposite Junior Girls Secondary School Amuzukwu Ibeku, had strangled his father to death before removing his left eye, purportedly for use in a money ritual.

The shocking incident highlights the grim realities of crime and violence within communities. The Abia State Police Command is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this horrifying act. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.