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Man stabbed to death in Cross River argument

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 36-year-old man died after being stabbed during an argument in Cross River State, Nigeria.
  • The incident occurred in Etayip Community, Ikom Local Government Area, following a dispute between two individuals.
  • Police have arrested the suspect and recovered the alleged murder weapon, with an investigation ongoing.

A fatal stabbing occurred in Nigeria's Cross River State after an argument escalated, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man. The incident took place in Etayip Community, Ikom Local Government Area.

The victims were rushed to the village for immediate assistance. Regrettably, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh later succumbed to his injuries, while the second victim is currently receiving treatment.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahCross River State Police Public Relations Officer, detailing the aftermath of the stabbing.

The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the development on Monday. According to the police spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the report was received late Friday night. Preliminary investigations suggest that Michael Ndifon, 42, allegedly stabbed Charles Ekuma Eze, 36, with a dagger during a disagreement.

Eze was rushed to a local hospital and later referred to Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, where he was pronounced dead by medical staff. His body has been taken to the hospital morgue for an autopsy.

The corpse has been deposited in the hospital morgue for an autopsy. The suspect has been arrested, and the suspected murder weapon recovered as an exhibit.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahCross River State Police Public Relations Officer, confirming the arrest and evidence recovery.

The suspect, Ndifon, has been arrested, and the suspected murder weapon was recovered. The police stated that the investigation is continuing, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a comprehensive probe. Residents have been urged to remain calm and allow the legal process to unfold.

Investigation is ongoing, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a discreet investigation.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahCross River State Police Public Relations Officer, outlining the next steps in the investigation.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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