A 20-year-old man identified as Uwem Daniel Akpan, has been stabbed to death following an argument with a 16-year-old boy in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m., after which Akpan was rushed to the Naval Reference Hospital, Calabar, where he was pronounced dead.
The 16-year-old suspect, whose name was not disclosed because of his age, has been arrested by the police and is currently in custody, while the deceased’s family has reportedly recovered his body.
Confirming the incident, the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said the command had commenced an investigation into the death.
Akata said the police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged involvement of the suspect.
He added that the case was being processed for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Calabar, for further investigation and appropriate legal action.
The police spokesman urged members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their hands, assuring that the circumstances surrounding Akpan’s death would be thoroughly investigated.