20-year-old remanded for allegedly murdering mother, two others and harming baby
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“The suspect allegedly attacked his 60-year-old mother, his landlord’s wife, his sister and her eight-month-old son."
The Jirapa Magistrate Court on August 30, 2022, remanded into prison custody, 20-year-old Anthony Yengbor for allegedly murdering his 60-year-old mother, two others, and harming an eight-month-old baby.
This comes after the suspect was arrested on August 28, 2022.
“The suspect allegedly attacked his 60-year-old mother, his landlord’s wife, his sister and her eight-month-old son. The victims who were found in critical condition were taken to the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Jirapa for medical attention.
The three women were however pronounced dead on arrival at the Hospital. The eight-months-old baby survived and is receiving treatment at the Regional Hospital,” a police statement narrating the incident said.
Police say they are still investigating to establish the circumstances that led to the incident. Meanwhile, the suspect will reappear before the court on September 19, 2022.
