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Abdulfattah Ilyas
Residents of Inen community in Oruk Anam Local Government of Akwa Ibom are in a serious fear when a suspected member of a cult group murdered his neighbour and robbed others in the community.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the suspect identified as Ekpu, aka ‘United’ who was accompanied by other members of his group allegedly dragged their victim, one Udo Mfuk from his compound, tied him to a tree and killed him.
PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the suspect in the same anger moved to a nearby compound where he attacked one Okon Noah and dispossessed him of his motorcycle before fleeing from the village.
Though, the cause of his action could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
An eye witness, Ntiense Noak, however revealed to newsmen that the suspect had accused his victim of using witchcraft powers to torment his son who had been on sick bed for many years without solution.
According to him, the gang led by Friday Ekpu a.k.a ” United ” moved to the deceased’s compound and dragged him out, tied him to a tree, and beheaded him.
“After killing the man, he went to a nearby compound and ransacked houses, seizing their phones, and robbed one Mr. Okon Noah of his new lady motorcycle that he bought recently, he said.
Another eyewitness identified himself as Effiong, said the deceased had earlier reported himself to the village council urging the council to investigate him to prove his innocence over the allegation leveled against him by the suspect.
“The Elders and the youths of this village have investigated the man (deceased) and he was still being investigated before the “boys ” killed him yesterday.
“We believe that the suspect is a member of a cult group that has been terrorizing this Community since last year. Now that he has escaped, we are afraid of what will happen here by this end of the year”
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Odiko MacDon said he was yet to be briefed on the incident by the Divisional Police Officer in Oruk Anam.
“I am not aware of such report, but I will confirm from the DPO in Oruk Anam and get back to you”, he said.
