A tragic event occurred in Akwa Ibom state, where Mr Innocent Uko, a resident of Ebe Ikpe village, fatally attacked his 26-year-old son, Boniface Innocent Uko, during a dispute over cassava.
The aggrieved father, according to the police, justified his decision to kill his son with the claim that he (the deceased) harvested his cassava without permission.
The spokesman of the Akwa Ibom police command, SP Odiko Macedon, said after killing his son, the man burnt the corpse and dumped the carcass in an abandoned pit toilet in his compound to conceal the act.
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When apprehended and questioned about the incident, the deceased’s father openly confessed to committing the act, citing his late son’s troublesome behaviour, relentless harassment, and constant embarrassment as the reasons behind his actions.
SP Macedon said in a statement:
”Police Operatives of Essien Udim Divisional Headquarters visited the scene; the deceased burnt corpse was deposited at the morgue.
”The suspect was arrested and has confessed to killing the deceased, his son, on the grounds of bad character and incessant harassment and embarrassment.”
Meanwhile, Capital Luxury Transit in Akwa Ibom State has announced a 25% cut in transportation fares to all routes across the country.
This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the group, Mr Edidiong Udoidiong, made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday.
Udoidiong, who disclosed that the reduction commenced on June 15, 2023, noted that the removal of fuel subsidies has affected various sectors, including transportation, adding “We are keenly aware of the impact this has on our valued customers”.
The statement reads in part “The recent removal of fuel subsidies has undeniably affected various sectors, including transportation, and we are keenly aware of the impact this has on our valued customers.
“In the light of the prevailing economic challenges facing our great nation, Capital Luxury Transit, a trailblazer in luxury road transportation, has taken a bold step towards mitigating the burden on our esteemed passengers.
“We are excited to announce a nationwide fare reduction of up to 25% which commenced since June15 2023(two months and
ongoing) Understanding the financial strains faced by individuals and families”.
