Two siblings arrested over alleged machete killing of stepbrother in Cross River

Cross River police arrested two siblings suspected of killing their 46-year-old stepbrother, Bassey Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area. Police spokesperson ASP Sunday Eitokpah said the suspects allegedly attacked him over an accusation of theft, tied his hands and legs, and struck him on the head with a machete. He was taken to Ugep General Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death. Police detained the suspects and began a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the alleged killing.