Police PRO Bright Edafe Questions Decision To Keep Mentally Ill Child at Home After Alleged Murder And Arson Incident

Edafe highlighted this issue in response to the tragic case of a 25-year-old man who allegedly murdered his mother and set her body on fire. “This young man, reportedly grappling with mental health issues, is accused of killing his mother with an axe and then burning her body. He also stole her Sienna vehicle. Although the suspect’s mental state will be assessed by the court and medical professionals, this case raises a crucial question: Why do parents keep mentally ill individuals at home instead of seeking psychiatric care? Often, such situations end in tragedy, with the mentally ill harming those who care for them,” Edafe remarked.

According to LIB, Mrs. Fatima Umukoro, the proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools in Sapele, Delta State, was allegedly murdered by her son, Emmanuel Umukoro, on the night of September 8, 2024. Mrs. Umukoro was the wife of Rev. Prince Umukoro, the resident pastor of Victory Family Assembly International (VIFA) and a prominent figure in Sapele. Emmanuel, who had been struggling with mental health issues and suspected substance abuse, had reportedly experienced violent outbursts despite undergoing rehabilitation. The tragedy culminated in him attacking his mother with an axe and setting her body on fire.