LEADERSHIP gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning at Oro Ekpo Estate, Rumueprikom, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources said the suspect allegedly attacked his father with a knife during an altercation at their residence, inflicting fatal injuries on the retired pilot before fleeing the scene.
Police operatives from the Rumupakani Division were alerted to the incident and swiftly moved to the area, where the suspect was later apprehended. The victim was confirmed dead, while the suspect was taken into custody for questioning.
The incident has thrown residents of the estate into shock, with neighbours describing the deceased as a respected retired pilot.
The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the motive behind the alleged killing.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
