Akwa Ibom police examine mysterious loss of life of dealer who went to purchase afang leaves

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

According to Eno, the deceased’s brother, Unwana obtained a telephone name from an unidentified particular person inviting her to Mbiaikot village to purchase African wild spinach (Gnetum Africanum), popularly known as afang leaves.

Eno advised the police that his sister went to the village after receiving the invitation however sadly didn’t return, as she was found murdered whereas her cell phone and an undisclosed sum of cash had been reportedly taken from her.

‎Police operatives have begun investigating the circumstances of the killing and dealing to determine these accountable.

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

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

The intention, the Command defined, is to determine, arrest and prosecute anybody discovered culpable.

The police requested anybody with credible info to contact their nearest police station or use the command’s established communication channels.