A suspect, Joseph Okon Eren, is now cooling his heels in police custody in Akwa Ibom State over the tragic death of one Ekopimo Effiong Moses.
The violent altercation occurred in a village in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.
DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced this in a press release issued in Uyo, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
According to her, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, Operatives of the state command received a report from a village head (name withheld).
“The village head stated that the community youth president, Ekopimo Effiong Moses, a 34-year-old male, had a misunderstanding with Joseph Okon Eren, a 37-year-old male, who resides in the village but is originally from Ikot Obio Ndobo in Uruan LGA.
“The disagreement escalated into a physical fight, during which both men used machetes. Ekopimo Effiong Moses sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment. He was later pronounced dead by the doctor on duty,” she added.
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The PPRO confirmed that the suspect, Joseph Okon Eren, has been arrested and is currently in police custody and that a machete, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, has been recovered.
She further stated that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue and assured that the Police Command has launched a discreet investigation into the matter.
“Further details will be released as the investigation progresses,” she said.
