A gruesome incident occurred in Ekiti State on March 25, 2025, when a 21-year-old man, Victor Lorjaal, allegedly attacked and killed his mother, Mrs. Victoria Lorjaal, and his elder sister, Brenda Lorjaal, with a machete.
According to sources, the incident took place at Aba Ele Camp, Itaji Ekiti, around 12:30 p.m. while the victims were picking charcoal on the farm. David Ioyzain, the suspect's brother, reported the incident to the police, stating that he heard his mother screaming for help and rushed to the scene, only to find both victims lying lifeless with deep machete wounds.
Victor allegedly fled the scene but was later found at home with blood stains on his forehead, nose, and legs. Community members apprehended him and handed him over to the police.
The police visited the crime scene, documented evidence, and recovered the bodies, which were deposited at General Hospital, Ayede. Victor has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for further investigation.