The Akwa Ibom State Police Command mentioned it has ordered a manhunt for the killers of two elder brothers in Nnung Iyoho, Afaha Offiong, Nsit Ibom Native Authorities Space of the state.
The brothers – Enefiok Etuk, 70, and Ebongeti Etuk, 50, respectively – have been murdered of their house at round 11pm final Thursday by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
The deceased's eldest brother, Mr Ime Etuk, who bumped into the bush to flee, instructed journalists that his brothers' assailants invaded the household house and killed the 2 brothers, including that in addition they killed the spouse of the 50 year-old deceased. who takes care of a child.
“From my room I heard my fourth brother, the one with a bodily incapacity, calling for assist and shouting that they have been about to kill him. This was about a couple of minutes earlier than 11 meters, and the entire chaos ended 5 minutes later.
“His door was damaged open. I heard the girl complaining; “You stabbed the infant.” Ebongeti, my fourth brother, was taken from the room and killed within the yard, near the kitchen,” he mentioned.
He additionally famous that his head was crushed, including that his second brother was taken out of the home by way of the window and was additionally killed.
“Amidst that chaos and cry for assist, I fled into the bush, and spent the night time within the bush till daybreak. So round six within the morning I got here out of the bush, went to my second brother's room and known as him, however he didn't reply. After I turned to his window facet, I noticed his wrapper by the window and as I walked additional, I noticed his lifeless physique in a pool of blood.
“I went to the household head of Nung Etukakpan and reported the incident. Thus, individuals got here right here to witness the scene of the incident. “I’ve additionally complained to my prolonged household head, Obong Nnah Ikpe,” he mentioned.
However whereas responding to queries on Tuesday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, mentioned investigations have been nonetheless ongoing.
He mentioned the command has not but made any arrests however has launched a manhunt to trace down the killers of the 2 brothers.
“No arrest has been made up to now, however the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara, has ordered a discreet investigation. We’re closing ranks and can meet up with the perpetrators quickly,” he mentioned.
