The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the death of Essien James, a former ExxonMobil contract staff, in Eket Local Government Area of the state after a fight.
The command’s Commissioner, Baba Azare, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.
Azare, during the interview in Eket, said the deceased had a fight with one Lawrence Alfred on December 6, which resulted in his death.
He said the incident was reported to the police on December 8 by the family of the deceased.
The CP, who revealed that the suspect had been arrested, said investigations are underway to unravel the circumstances leading to the death of the deceased.
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A family source who spoke to NAN on condition of anonymity said the fight between the deceased and the suspect happened in a beer parlour.
The family source said: “While they were drinking in a beer parlour, an argument ensued, which led to a fight.
“The suspect pushed the deceased down and hit his head with a stone.
“He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead by a doctor.
“The culprit fled to Onna Local Government Area of the state after the incident and hid there before being arrested by the police.”
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