A 15-year-old boy confessed to killing his 46-year-old mother with a hammer in Panglao, Bohol, police said. The incident occurred after an argument at their home. The boy dragged his mother’s body to an abandoned septic tank.

Panglao police contacted the teenager, who eventually confessed to the crime. Police Major Joseph Lopena confirmed the details. The mother’s body was discovered in the septic tank.

This is the second reported case of violence in the area this month. Local authorities are investigating the motive behind the killing. The boy is in custody and may face charges. The case has raised concerns about youth violence in the region.