The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the k!llers of a woman identified as Unwana Okon, who was murdered in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the deceased, a resident of Ndot Village, was allegedly lured to Mbiaikot Village through a phone call from an unidentified person who invited her under the pretext of buying Afang leaves.
She reportedly honoured the invitation but was later found de@d. Her mobile phone and an undisclosed amount of money were also allegedly taken by the assailants.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the incident was reported on November 1, 2026, by the victim’s brother, identified as Eno.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has ordered a comprehensive investigation and directed the transfer of the case to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit to ensure the identification and arrest of those responsible.
