Man arrested in Nigeria for allegedly killing two farmers over cannabis farm dispute

Authorities in Cross River State, Nigeria, have apprehended a 57-year-old man, Udo Samuel Sunday, in connection with the alleged murder of two farmers. The victims' bodies were reportedly disposed of in a river following a dispute over an illegal cannabis farm in the Odukpani Local Government Area.

The incident came to light on June 5, 2026, when Mrs. Regina Akan Patrick reported her husband, Mr. Akan Patrick Mbang, 31, missing. Mbang had left his home on May 29, 2026, for his farm at Akpong II, Etankpini, and never returned. His wife stated that he had been invited to a meeting at Akpong II by the suspect, Sunday.

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Both victims were lured to Akpong II Village on the night of May 29, 2026, where they were restrained before their bodies were allegedly dumped in a nearby river.

Preliminary investigations by detectives revealed that Sunday allegedly operates an illegal cannabis farm in the area. The deceased, Mbang, along with another individual identified as "Imo," had reportedly been demanding financial compensation from Sunday concerning the farm. According to the police, "Both victims were lured to Akpong II Village on the night of May 29, 2026, where they were restrained before their bodies were allegedly dumped in a nearby river."

The Commissioner of Police for Cross River State, CP Rashid Afegbua, condemned the act, emphasizing the sanctity of human life. "We are committed to bringing the full weight of the law to bear on anyone found culpable in this heinous act. The sanctity of human life is non-negotiable," he stated. The suspect is in custody, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Search and recovery operations for the bodies are ongoing.

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We are committed to bringing the full weight of the law to bear on anyone found culpable in this heinous act. The sanctity of human life is non-negotiable.