Farmer arrested in connection with murder of 80-year-old woman

A photo of the suspect

The police has apprehended a 36-year-old-farmer, Chalim Madzaton, in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman at Kadjebi in the Oti Region.

In a statement issued by the police on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, it said the suspect was arrested following an intelligence-led operation.

"Police received a report that the suspect had allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Yaa Tugbenyo, 55, and her mother, the deceased, at their residence in Mangoose near Kadjebi. During the incident, Yaa Tugbenyo managed to escape but later returned to find her mother lying motionless on the floor", it stated.

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According to the police, upon arrival at the scene, it found the body of the deceased, Dakolor Semaka with marks from an assault.

"The scene was processed, and photographs were taken for evidential purposes. The deceased was pronounced dead by a medical officer at St. Mary Theresa Hospital and the body has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy", the statement added.

The police further noted that the suspect is,"Assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court in due course".

See the full statement below: