Man Arraigned for Allegedly Stabbing Mother to Death in Ebonyi

A 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, over the alleged murder of his mother.

The defendant was brought before the court on a one-count charge of murder.

The Police Prosecutor, David Njoku, a Senior State Counsel, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 19, 2026, at Ohatekwe village in Ukawu community, Onicha Local Government Area. He alleged that Damian stabbed his mother, Mrs Onyema Damian, in the back with a knife, resulting in her death.

Njoku stated that the offence contravenes Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 33, Vol. 1, Laws of Ebonyi State, 2009.

The defendant, who appeared without legal representation, reportedly told the court that he killed his mother because she refused to bathe him.

“I don’t know what really happened, but I remember killing her because she refused to bathe me,” he said.

The Chief Magistrate, Chinedu Agama, ordered the remand of the defendant in a correctional facility, noting that the court lacked jurisdiction to handle the matter. He also directed that the case file and exhibits be forwarded to the Department of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

The case was adjourned until April 9, 2026.