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Woman found dead in Cross River church toilet

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a church toilet in Calabar.
  • The deceased, Blessing Ayebe, was reported missing before her body was discovered on Sunday evening.
  • Authorities have deposited the body for autopsy and stated that no suspects have been identified, with no immediate evidence of foul play.

Authorities in Cross River State are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose body was discovered in a church toilet in Calabar.

The deceased has been identified as Blessing Ayebe. Her body was found around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, within the church's toilet facility in the Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality. The discovery followed a report by her family that she was missing.

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 EitokpahThe Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the ongoing investigation and initial findings.

According to police sources, Ayebe attended a church service on Saturday, June 28, but did not return home afterward. Her daughter, Peace Ayebe, officially reported her mother's disappearance to the Federal Housing Police Station in Calabar on Tuesday, July 1.

The Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident and stated that the case is under investigation. The body has been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. At this stage, police have not identified or arrested any suspects, and there is currently no evidence of foul play.

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

— ASP Sunday EitokpahThe Police Public Relations Officer provided an update on the investigation's status.
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