Ex-Army Officer, Wife Murdered by Daughter in Delta

UGHELLI- There was apprehension yesterday, in Ole, Isoko south local government area of Delta state, following the killing of a retired soldier and his wife by their 32-year-old daughter. Sources said the retired army warrant officer, Jonah Elli and his wife gave up the ghost after they were hit with a pestle by the daughter whose name was given as Elo. The lifeless bodies of the couple were reportedly discovered in the early hours of yesterday by a neighbour who had gone to purchase some items from the Deceased couple's shop. According to a neighbour of the late couple, they were blessed with seven children, including the one that was afflicted with insanity who had been roaming about the community. Elo reportedly told the police that she killed her parents because they hated her. "My parents hate me. They locked me up in a room where they first hit me before I retaliated with a pestle. I saw blood and that is all I know" -VANGUARD