Police are holding a 25-year-old man accused of killing his mother on Tuesday in Twic County of Warrap state.
The victim is 45-year-old Akuol Malek Akok. She was reportedly kicked in the chest by the son causing internal injuries. Akuol was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The incident reportedly happened at 8 PM in Panachiir village of Akoc Payam
Brigadier General Marko Mawien Madut, Twic County Police Director said the suspect is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol.
“The young man…kicked down his mother and she didn’t get up. He is now arrested and in police custody,”Brig. Gen. Mawien stated.
Police data indicates that this is the third time such an incident has happened in Twic County since 2021.
A similar incident happened last year in Pandit Amuol where a man killed his mother in Ajak Kuac Payam.