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Akwa Ibom police investigate mysterious death of trader who went to buy afang leaves

Akwa Ibom police investigate mysterious death of trader who went to buy afang leaves

The police in Akwa Ibom State have launched an investigation into the murder of a trader identified as Unwana Okon, a resident of Ndot Village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.

 

 

 

According to Eno, the deceased's brother, Unwana received a phone call from an unidentified person inviting her to Mbiaikot village to buy African wild spinach (Gnetum Africanum), popularly called afang leaves.

 

Eno told the police that his sister went to the village after receiving the invitation but sadly did not return, as she was discovered murdered while her mobile phone and an undisclosed sum of money were reportedly taken from her.

 

‎Police operatives have begun investigating the circumstances of the killing and working to identify those responsible.

 

‎The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has ordered a comprehensive investigation.

 

He has also directed that the case be transferred immediately from the Divisional Police Headquarters to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for a thorough and coordinated investigation.

 

The aim, the Command explained, is to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone found culpable.

 

The police asked anyone with credible information to contact their nearest police station or use the command’s established communication channels.

 

 

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