In a tragic turn of events in Nyamekrom, Eastern Region, a 60-year-old retiree named Mercy Oforiwaa has faced a horrifying fate in a dispute with her son, Gideon, over a GH¢ 500 debt.

The former Ghana Highway Authority employee has reportedly lost her life at the hands of her son, who allegedly resorted to violence after she refused to repay the owed amount, following the disbursement of her pension.

According to a news report by Angel TV, the confrontation between the mother and son escalated, resulting in Gideon assaulting Mercy Oforiwaa and causing fatal injuries.

Subsequently, Gideon found himself in police custody, as his mother was declared missing for several weeks in the aftermath of the incident.

In a court session held on December 14, 2023, Gideon made a chilling confession, admitting to the murder of his mother and revealing that he had clandestinely buried her.

Responding to this shocking revelation, the police requested the necessary documentation and instructed the accused to lead them to the burial site.

The ensuing investigation unfolded as Gideon guided law enforcement to a specific location in Nyamekrom, where he had secretly interred his mother.

As a result of these harrowing circumstances, the mortal remains of the victim were exhumed, shedding light on the tragic and distressing ordeal that unfolded within the family.