Man stabbed to death over N500 in Cross River
A 42-year-old man, Ayei Ekpe Ibor, was allegedly stabbed to death by Ebino Mbang Ikpi in Kekoti, Ajere, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident reportedly followed a heated argument on Sunday morning over the sharing of a N500 gift. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident and said efforts […]
A 42-year-old man, Ayei Ekpe Ibor, met a tragic end in Kekoti, Ajere, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, after being stabbed to death. The incident unfolded on a Sunday morning following a heated argument over the division of a N500 gift. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the incident and swiftly launched an operation to apprehend the suspect, Ebino Mbang Ikpi, and retrieve the deceased's body for a thorough examination.
ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the Police Public Relations Officer, announced that the suspect was ultimately apprehended in the Ajere-Ekori area and handed over to the Yakurr Division for further scrutiny. However, amidst the arrest, Ikpi's sympathizers and others stormed the Ekori Police Division, demanding his release. Frustrated, the mob resorted to hurling stones at the station, causing damage to the property.
Police swiftly intervened, dispersing the crowd and restoring peace. The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, emphasized the need to transfer Ikpi to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
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