“With a sharp cutlass in his hand, he severed both hands of his mother and caused another deep injury to her head and legs. We have taken the mother to the hospital for treatment,” the source said.

PUNCH on Wednesday reported, that the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, and also said the suspect had been arrested and an investigation was ongoing.

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“The suspect is now in our custody. Our men visited the scene where the cutlass used to carry out the crime was retrieved. Currently, an investigation is ongoing,” the police spokesperson said.

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