Community demands N300,000 cleansing fee after Obudu market suicide
The family of a 56-year-old man who allegedly committed suicide at the Obudu Main Market in Cross River State has reportedly been asked to pay N300,000 for traditional cleansing rites before the market can reopen. The deceased, identified by the police as Anthony, was found dead at the market square in the early hours of […] Community demands N300,000 cleansing fee after Obudu market suicide
The family of Anthony, a 56-year-old shoemaker from Bekwarra Local Government Area, is being asked to pay N300,000 for traditional cleansing rites before the Obudu Main Market can reopen following his suicide. Anthony was found dead in the market square on Sunday, August 23, 2026, and the community views his death as taboo. The market was shut down, and the community insisted on the cleansing rites to be performed by the deceased's family.
Sources reveal that the community has demanded N300,000 for these rites, which they consider necessary due to the manner of Anthony's death. As of Monday, the cause of Anthony's death remains unclear, and the Cross River State Police Command is investigating the incident. Police have confirmed the death, documented the scene, and taken the body to a mortuary.
The police are yet to determine if foul play was involved and have stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation continues. The market remains closed while the community, the deceased's family, and the police await the results of the investigation and the resolution of the traditional issues surrounding the reopening of the market.
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