Gunmen, yet to be identified, have reportedly beheaded Inspector Osang, a policeman in Akwa Ibom State. The gruesome incident occurred at his residence situated on a lane linking Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube, a suburb within the Uyo metropolis on Wednesday night around 8:30 pm.
According to a community source, the assailants gained entry into the inspector’s compound and began shooting indiscriminately, creating fear among residents and passersby. This shocking incident marks the third tragic event in a series that began in January, following the beheading of a woman near the banking layout in Uyo and the murder of another lady the previous Sunday night, whose dismembered body was found in a Ghana-Must-Go bag dumped by the roadside in the Nwaniba area of the state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Mac-Don, confirmed the incident and expressed the state Commissioner of Police’s, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, commitment to a discreet investigation into the inspector’s murder. Mac-Don stated that no effort would be spared to apprehend the perpetrators, emphasizing the police force’s dedication to ridding the streets of criminal elements.
“We have received that information, and it is an unfortunate situation. Already, the Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation, and we are committed to ridding the streets of criminal elements. We are not deterred by the incident, but we are committed to ensuring that criminally minded persons will account for their actions,” Macdon said. The incident adds to the growing concerns over security in the region, highlighting the need for swift and effective measures to address the rising criminal activities.
