A man, Kenneth Nwoha, has killed his wife Mercy and six-year-old son, Sampson, in a machete attack.
Crime and Court news gathered that the incident occurred at Isiofumini Isieke Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
It was also gathered that after killing his wife and son, Nwoha moved into the street where he also attacked six other persons.
Sources in the area expressed surprise over the action of the man.
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The source said it was suspected that the man might have suffered some mental breakdown shortly after waking up in the morning before proceeding to attack and dismember his wife.
Among the other six victims he attacked on the streets include a seven- year- old boy and a 60- year- old man.
Police operatives arrived and arrested him while he was attacking some other people
Police spokesperson Loveth Odah confirmed the incident.
He explained that the suspect was undergoing medical check up to ascertain whether he was actually mentally deranged.
She added the six critically attacked victims were receiving treatment at the hospital while the remains of the slain have been deposited in the mortuary.