A 21 year-old student of one of the institutions in Anambra State simply identified as Chukwudi has allegedly killed his father and mother and abandoned their corpses in a room.
The incident happened in the Nnewi area of the state.
It was gathered that the corpses of the deceased had already started decomposing when they were discovered by neighbours after a foul smell started oozing out from their room.
Although, no one could ascertain the period the incident took place, the corpses, which were discovered on Thursday, had thrown the community into mourning.
It was gathered that the suspect allegedly killed his parents after a heated argument over their refusal to give him money.
The corpses were reportedly discovered by neighbours, who started perceiving offensive smell from their bedroom. It was also claimed that Chukwudi is a drug addict and known for taking Mkpurummiri (Methamphetamine)
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the incident on Friday September 23, said it has launched a manhunt for the suspect.
