Tragedy on Monday struck in the Ihima Obeiba Ebozohu community, in Okehi LGA of Kogi State when a man identified as Idris Aminu allegedly killed his 75-year-old stepmother Mrs. Salamatu Aminu with a pestle.
Idris, it was gathered had attempted to kill the old woman with poison three days before but fortunately she survived.
The suspect had alleged that her stepmother was a witch, and that was why he is not successful.
Sources further disclosed that it was the daughter of the old woman who found the lifeless body in the room.
Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, William Ayah confirmed the incident and added that the suspect has been arrested by the command.
According to him, the old woman was sleeping when her stepson killed her with a pestle, stressing that the suspect would be charged in court as soon as possible after the investigation is completed.
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