MURDER: 12-YEAR-OLD BOY KILLS NIGERIAN MOTHER IN US

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A 12-year-old boy has been reported to have murdered his Nigerian mother, Ayobiyi Cook, at their home in Forestdale, Alabama.

CBS news reports that he minor “accidentally discharged a pistol,” killing his 29-year-old mother, on Monday.

The boy’s father, Djuan who is a police officer was reportedly at work when the incident took place.

According to a statement that was released from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, it was revealed that the boy had initially lied to detectives about the cause of his mother’s death after cops arrived at the scene some minutes after midnight.

He allegedly said that an attacker broke into the home, shot his mother, and then ran away.

However, it was stated that he confessed to killing his mother after more research into the murder.

The statement reads, “The child originally fabricated a story that detectives determined was not possible; the child eventually gave a true account of what happened.

The boy’s family, who he will remain with, has been cooperative. The case will be addressed through the family court system.”

Meanwhile, in a prior statement by the Jefferson County deputies stated that there had been no forced entry into the home when they arrived at the scene.

It reads, “On Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 12:10am, Jefferson County Deputies received a 911 call for help at a residence in the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue in the Forestdale community. Deputies arrived and found a 29-year-old woman deceased on the scene. There appeared to be no forced entry into the home and a man was seen fleeing from the residence shortly before the 911 call was made. Sheriff’s detectives were able to recover evidence on the scene and are continuing to investigate.”

The deceased’s husband, Djuan, in a Facebook post, said Ayobiyi was known as “Yo” or “YoYo.

He wrote, “The funeral arrangements would be held on August 12. Orange was Yo’s favourite colour so feel free to wear it as we celebrate her life.”