A man identified as Livingston Nwakanma has been arrested by youths of Osaa Ukwu community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State following the alleged killing of his mother, Mrs Nwaigbe Nwakanma.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday after Livingston allegedly attacked his mother with a machete before fleeing from the community.

According to reports, the deceased was in her kitchen preparing to make soup when her son allegedly entered the house and attacked her.

The woman, popularly known as Daa Nwaigbe, was said to have died from the attack, leaving residents shocked and angry.

Livingston was reportedly apprehended by community youths after he fled the scene.

The suspect was described by residents as a drug addict who had also shown signs of mental instability. However, these claims have not been independently verified.

Mrs Nwaigbe was said to be a popular trader in the local market in the community.

Her death has reportedly thrown Osaa Ukwu into mourning, with residents expressing shock over the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Abia State Police Command had not officially confirmed the incident as of the time of filing the report.

However, the deceased's husband, Dede Nwakanma, confirmed the incident and described the killing of his wife as a painful loss.

The distraught father also alleged that his son had exhibited signs of mental instability for about four years before the incident.

Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing and determine the appropriate legal action.