The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two siblings over the alleged killing of their 46-year-old stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday, October 26, 2026.
According to the police, the incident was reported on Sunday after the suspects allegedly attacked Ibiang over an accusation of theft.
Eitokpah stated that the suspects allegedly tied the victim’s hands and legs before striking him on the head with a machete.
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The victim was subsequently rushed to Ugep General Hospital, where medical personnel reportedly confirmed his death.
Following the report, police operatives arrested the two suspects and took them into custody.
The police spokesperson added that officers had visited the scene and commenced preliminary investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
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