There was pandemonium on Sunday in the Sapele area of Delta State as a young man identified as Emmanuel Umukoro, reportedly set his mother, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro ablaze. Mrs. Umukoro is said to be the owner of His Majesty Group of Schools in Sapele Local Government Area of the state.

Eyewitnesses and passersby, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific, stating that Emmanuel was seen driving out of the compound around 8:30pm at high speed in his mother’s car.

According to the witnesses, the speed at which Emma drove out of the compound drew the attention of neighbours who went to report him to his mother about the reckless driving, only to see the gate to the residence left open around 10pm, which was also unusual.

“This gave us reason to enquire further only to discover fire from inside the house with the door left open and upon entering the house, we saw the lifeless body of Mrs. Umukoro, burnt beyond recognition.

“We immediately reported the matter to the police and Emmanuel was arrested later by the Police along the Sapele-Warri Road as he attempted to escape to an unknown destination.

When contacted, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, saying the motive behind the alleged murder is still being investigated.

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