The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two siblings over the alleged killing of their 46-year-old stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were apprehended following a report that they allegedly attacked Ibiang over an accusation of theft, according to the police.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday.
Eitokpah said the incident was reported to the police on Sunday, adding that the suspects allegedly tied the victim’s hands and legs before striking him on the head with a machete.
He said Ibiang was subsequently taken to Ugep General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead.
Following the report, police operatives arrested the two suspects and took them into custody for investigation.
The police spokesperson added that officers visited the scene of the incident and commenced preliminary investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing.
The command is expected to continue its investigation into the case, while the two suspects remain in police custody.
