The police command in Cross River State says it has arrested two siblings over the alleged murder of their 46-year-old stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Calabar.
Eitokpah said the command received a report on Sunday that the suspects had attacked Ibiang over an allegation of theft.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspects tied the deceased’s hands and legs before inflicting a deep machete cut on his head.
He said the victim was subsequently rushed to Ugep General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed him dead.
The PPRO said the police arrested the two suspects following the report and took them into custody.
He added that police operatives had visited the scene and commenced preliminary investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Eitokpah said the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Mr Ajo Ordue, had warned residents against resorting to violence over mere allegations and disputes.
