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Police launch manhunt for suspects over the murder of Unwana Okon in Ndot Village, Oruk Anam LGA.
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The victim was allegedly lured to Mbiaikot Village under the pretext of selling Afang leaves.
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Her mobile phone and an undisclosed sum of money were reportedly stolen.
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CP Baba Mohammed Azare transferred the investigation to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit.
November 02, (THEWILL) – The Akwa Ibom Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of a woman, Unwana Okon, who was allegedly lured to a village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area and murdered, with her mobile phone and money stolen.
The victim, a resident of Ndot Village, was reportedly invited to Mbiaikot Village by an unidentified person under the pretext of purchasing Afang leaves.
According to the Police, the deceased’s brother reported the incident on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 3:30 pm, informing the authorities that his sister had received a telephone call from the unidentified individual before leaving for the village.
She was subsequently found dead after being attacked by unknown assailants, who reportedly made away with her mobile phone and an undisclosed amount of money.
Following the report, police operatives commenced investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and track down those responsible.
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The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has ordered a comprehensive investigation and directed the immediate transfer of the case from the Divisional Police Headquarters to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU).
The specialised unit is expected to conduct a coordinated investigation to identify, arrest and prosecute all those connected with the murder.
The Command condemned the killing and assured residents that all available operational and investigative resources would be deployed to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
It also urged residents of Oruk Anam and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or any information that could assist the investigation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in a statement on Sunday, encouraged anyone with credible information about the incident to contact the nearest police station or the Command through its established communication channels.
