The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area for allegedly shooting his 32-year-old sister.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday.
According to the police, operatives received a distress report of an attempted murder at about 2:30 p.m. on September 6. A man had alleged that his brother, the village head of Ibagwa, shot their sister in the head with a gun.
“The victim was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition,” John said.
She explained that the suspect was promptly arrested, and a single-barrelled gun believed to have been used in the assault was recovered from his possession.
Preliminary investigations, according to the police, indicate that the incident stemmed from a dispute over palm fruits.
The Command assured that further investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion.
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