The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched an investigation and manhunt for those responsible for the murder of a woman, Unwana Okon, in Ndot Village, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was reported to the police at about 3:30 pm on Sunday by the victim’s brother, identified as Eno, who said his sister had received a telephone call from an unidentified person inviting her to Mbiaikot Village to buy afang leaves.
According to the police report, Unwana travelled to the village following the invitation but was later found murdered. Her mobile phone and an undisclosed amount of money were also reportedly missing.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the killing and directed that the case be transferred from the Divisional Police Headquarters to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for a coordinated investigation.
The police said the move was aimed at identifying, arresting and prosecuting anyone found responsible for the crime.
The Command condemned the killing and assured residents that it would deploy all available operational and investigative resources to bring those responsible to justice.
It also urged residents of Oruk Anam and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or provide any information that could assist the investigation.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police on Sunday night.
