A horrifying incident in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, has left residents in shock after a young man allegedly set his elderly father on fire, resulting in the father's death.
According to a report by Vanguard News, the suspect, identified as Saturday Okutu, is accused of attacking his father, Pa Chicago Okutu, following a violent confrontation. Witnesses reported that the young man was under the influence of a potent psychoactive substance commonly known as "Colorado" at the time of the incident.
Details of the Tragedy
The altercation reportedly escalated into a physical fight before the suspect set their family home ablaze, trapping his father inside. The aged man succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fire.
The incident has plunged the community into mourning and ignited urgent conversations about the rising menace of hard drug abuse among youths in the region.
Community Reaction and Call for Action
The immediate past President-General of Oghior Community, Moses Uchere, strongly condemned the act. He called on authorities to implement stricter enforcement measures and enhance public awareness campaigns to combat the scourge of substance abuse.
Community leaders have initiated preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy as more details emerge.
Police Response Pending
When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, acknowledged inquiries but had not issued an official statement at the time of reporting.
This tragic event underscores a growing societal concern regarding drug-induced violence and the devastating impact of substance abuse on family structures and community safety in Nigeria.
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