Man stabbed to death in Cross River

The Police in Cross River State have confirmed that a man named Charles Ekuma Eze, 36, in Ikom in central part of the state was stabbed with a dagger following an argument with one Micheal Ndifon, 42.

The incident happened at Etayip community in Ikom Town, Ikom LGA over the weekend.

However, the circumstances surrounding the incident were still unclear at this time.

According to ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the PPRO, the victim was rushed to Holy Family Hospital, Ikom, for treatment and was later referred to Ebonyi State Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.

Akata explained that the Task Force Chairman and Youth Leader of Asse-Asin Community in Ikom LGA, Ndifon Nkang and Felix Agbor, respectively, reported the matter to their Ikom Police Division over the weekend.

“The Task Force Chairman and Youth Leader of Asse-Asin Community reported that on the same date at about 1746hrs, the suspect, Micheal Ndifon, allegedly stabbed one Charles Ekuma Eze, with a dagger on his right rib during an argument,” he said.

Akata confirmed that the corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy, confirming that the suspect has been arrested.

“We’ve also recovered the suspected murder weapon as an exhibit. Investigation is ongoing, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation”, Akata said.