{
  "id": 11304302,
  "title": "Man nabbed for allegedly macheting father to death in Rivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/man-nabbed-for-allegedly-macheting-father-to-death-in-rivers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T23:26:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/man-nabbed-for-allegedly-macheting-father-to-death-in-rivers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rivers State Police Command announced the arrest of a man named Seth for allegedly murder his father by machete in the Pipeline area of Rumukwurushi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the alleged killing. Seth, reportedly in his 20s, is accused of attacking his father at their residence in the Pipeline area where the suspect's mother was working. Upon returning home, the mother found the house in disarray and upon further inquiry, learned of the fatal incident. The police confirmed the arrest of Seth, stating that the investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. The motive for the alleged attack remains unclear, although it is suggested that the dispute could have been over food or another matter. A video of the incident surfaced on social media, showing the distraught mother recounting the events to officials.",
  "summary": "The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Seth for allegedly macheting his father to death in the Pipeline area of Rumukwurushi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The command also said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive for the alleged killing. PUNCH Metro gathered that Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Man nabbed for allegedly macheting father to death in Rivers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/man-nabbed-for-allegedly-macheting-father-to-death-in-rivers-11308391",
        "published": "2026-10-01T23:50:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}