Akwa Ibom Youth Leader Loses Life After Violent Clash With Neighbour
A quiet evening in Akwa Ibom turned into chaos when a heated quarrel between two neighbours spiraled out of control, leaving one man fatally injured. What started as words quickly escalated into weapons, and by the end of the night, tragedy had struck the community.
The state police command confirmed the arrest of 37-year-old Joseph Okon Eren following the d3ath of 34-year-old Ekopimo Effiong Moses, a respected youth leader in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. According to police reports, the clash unfolded on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after a bitter argument between the two men. Tempers flared, and machetes were drawn in a fight that left Moses with critical injuries.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, Moses could not survive the deep wounds he sustained and was later pronounced d3ad by medical personnel. The incident shocked residents who described both men as familiar faces in the community, making the violent outcome even more unsettling.
The state command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, revealed that operatives responded swiftly after a village head reported the altercation. Investigators have since recovered the suspected weapon — a bloodied machete — believed to have been used in the deadly fight. Eren, who hails originally from Uruan LGA but resides in the village, is now in custody while police conduct a deeper investigation.
The authorities have assured the public that the matter is being handled with utmost seriousness. The Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department for thorough review, while the body of the deceased youth leader has been deposited in the morgue.
For a community still reeling from shock, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of how quickly anger can escalate into irreversible loss. As investigations continue, residents are left mourning a leader whose life was cut short by violence.
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