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Police probe C’River woman’s death in church toilet

From The Punch · () English

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  • Police are investigating the death of a woman, Blessing Ayebe, found in a church toilet in Calabar, Cross River State.
  • Ayebe was reported missing after attending a church service on June 28 and was discovered dead on July 1.
  • Authorities have deposited the body for an autopsy and stated that no suspects have been identified, with the investigation ongoing.

The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Blessing Ayebe, a woman found deceased inside a church toilet in the Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality. The discovery was made around 9 p.m. last Monday.

Ayebe's family reported her missing after she failed to return home following a church service on Saturday, June 28. Her daughter, Peace Ayebe, officially reported the disappearance to the Federal Housing Police Station in Calabar on Tuesday, July 1, after being informed by her brother, Saviour Ayebe.

The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy to determine the cause of death. No suspect has been identified or arrested at this stage, as there is presently no evidence of foul play.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahCross River State Police Public Relations Officer, confirming the ongoing investigation into the woman's death.

According to ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the state Police Public Relations Officer, the woman's corpse has been transferred to the mortuary for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Eitokpah confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no suspects have been identified or arrested at this stage, noting the absence of any immediate evidence of foul play. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses.

Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated as they unfold.

— ASP Sunday EitokpahCross River State Police Public Relations Officer, assuring updates on the case.
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