Nigeria, April 16 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their biological mother and son.

The police spokesperson in the state, Odiko Macdon, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo, the state capital, on Monday.

Inyangake Peter, 40, was arrested on 4 April for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother, Mma-Offiong Peter, at Ikpe Annang village in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect, police spokesperson said, has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department at the state police headquarters in Uyo after allegedly confessing to the crime.

"The suspect on interrogation alleged that he heard a voice saying "kill her", "kill her" and he de...