The operatives of the Imo state police command have arrested one Johnbosco Ejiogu for stabbing his mother, Pauline Ejiogu.

The police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, on Saturday said that the suspect also set the house on fire.

He said that for the timely intervention of the cops, the woman would have burnt to ashes.

Ikeokwu said:

“On April, operatives of Mbieri Divisional headquarters, while reacting to a distress call arrested the Johnbosco Ejiogu and rescued his mother Pauline Ejiogu.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Johnbosco Ejiogu stabbed his mother, Pauline Ejiogu as a result of an altercation and he went further to lock the door behind himself and the victim.

“He then set the house ablaze, but they were rescued alive sequel to the swift reaction of the officers and men of the Division and the members of the neighbourhood.

“However, Both of them had been taken to the hospital for treatment, while investigations have commenced.”