The alleged murderer identified as one Ejiofor Atta, according to the police, used a machete to slaughter his father for reasons yet to be known.
He was said to have gone into hiding after committing the crime and security men and family members have commenced manhunt for him.
According to report, Ejiofor, about six years ago murdered his mother.
Vanguard gathered that the unfortunate incident took place at about 2 p.m on May 18 at Umuonu Umuida where the son of the deceased allegedly macheted his father who was believed to be about 65 years old to a state of unconsciousness.
