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Man Stabbed to Death During Funeral Mass in Cross River
Man Stabbed to Death During Funeral Mass in Cross River
By: Zagazola Makama
A man identified as Gideon Gabriel Eyoh Nwosu, an indigene of Enugu State, was stabbed to death during a farewell mass held in honor of the late Chief Maurice Ibok at Ikot Etim Bott Community in Akpabuyo Town, Cross River State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred on March 7, 2025, at about 9:10 AM, involved one Efio Effiong, a suspect of no fixed address, who allegedly stabbed the victim in the throat before fleeing the scene.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown. However, upon receiving a distress call, police operatives from the Sting Unit Robot were deployed to the scene. The victim’s body was evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.
Meanwhile, police authorities have launched an investigation and intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspect.
Man Stabbed to Death During Funeral Mass in Cross River