POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED MACHETE KILLING IN CROSS RIVER
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 45-year-old man, Emereze Okoro, over the alleged murder of a resident in Igbo Imabana Village, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The incident, which occurred on Friday at about 10:30 p.m., was reported in the early hours of April 11 by Egbe Enya, who alleged that his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, was attacked and killed with a machete.
Confirming the development on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Akata, said operatives from the Abi Division swiftly responded to the report.
“Police operatives from the Abi Division promptly swung into action. We visited the scene of the crime where photographs were taken, and the victim’s body was evacuated and deposited at the Eja Memorial Joint Hospital Mortuary in Itigidi,” he said.
Akata added that the suspect had been apprehended and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. He noted that efforts were ongoing to track down other individuals who may be connected to the crime.
“The suspect was subsequently apprehended and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department as investigations continue. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals who may be connected to the crime,” he added.
In a related development, the Ogun State Police Command recently arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and attempted secret burial of a 38-year-old man in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area.
The deceased, Stanley Okirie, was reportedly attacked with a pestle, while family members were said to be preparing for a secret burial before police operatives intervened and made arrests. Investigations into both cases are ongoing.
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