Teenager stabs man to death during argument in Cross River

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Teenager stabs man to death during argument in Cross River

A 20-year-old man named Uwem Daniel Akpan was stabbed to death following an argument with a 16-year-old boy in Cross River State. The incident has raised concerns about youth violence in the area. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

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