Murder suspect, six others in police custody for alleged arson, assault in Akwa Ibom

A 42-year-old execution suspect, Ifiok Akpan, and six different persons are successful constabulary custody implicit their alleged engagement successful a fatal stabbing incidental and the consequent burning of a colony head's residence and conveyance successful Odoro Ikot Clan, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

The command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this successful a property merchandise connected Tuesday, stating that the incident, which occurred connected November 2, 2026, was reported to the constabulary successful the aboriginal hours of November 3 by a acrophobic individual.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a misunderstanding reportedly arose betwixt Akpan and the deceased, Ukeme Jonah, implicit the sharing of household funds.

In the people of the disagreement, the fishy allegedly attacked the unfortunate with a breached bottle, inflicting a heavy coiled to his abdomen.

John said the unfortunate was instantly rushed to a infirmary for aesculapian attraction but unluckily succumbed to his injuries.

She explained, "Following his death, the deceased's corpse was reportedly taken to the compound of the Village Head. In a consequent development, immoderate individuals, allegedly acting successful retaliation, acceptable the Village Head's residence ablaze and besides burnt his Toyota 4Runner vehicle.

"Acting swiftly connected the report, constabulary operatives arrested the main execution suspect, Ifiok Akpan, astatine his hideout.

"In a further coordinated operation, operatives proceeded to the country of the incidental astatine astir 11:45 a.m. on...