Cross River Tragedy: Woman Demands Justice After Brother Is Allegedly Beaten To D*ath By Stepbrothers

A woman identified as Shantel Eno Oka has called for justice following the alleged killing of her brother, Bassey Eno Ibiang, who was reportedly beaten to death by their two stepbrothers in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.

According to Bush Radio Academy, police arrested two suspects, identified as Omini Eno Ibiang, 28, and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang, 26, in connection with the alleged murder.

The incident was reportedly reported to the police on October 25, 2026, following allegations that the suspects attacked Bassey over claims that he had stolen a bag belonging to their elder sister.

According to the complainants, the deceased was allegedly tied up and severely assaulted with a sharp object. He was subsequently taken to Ugep General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead. His body was later deposited in the hospital mortuary.

Reacting to the incident in a series of Facebook posts, Shantel shared photographs of her late brother and the two suspects while demanding that justice be served. She alleged that the accusation against her brother was false and questioned whether her step-siblings had ever regarded them as members of the same family.

Shantel also linked the incident to what she described as the consequences of polygamy, expressing the view that divisions within their extended family had contributed to the tragedy. Her comments reflected her personal account of the family relationship, rather than an established finding about the motive for the alleged killing.

In another post, she recalled an incident she said occurred on January 3, 2010, when three of her stepsisters allegedly attacked her with hot water from a flask. She stated that she escaped serious harm because she was outside the house when the incident occurred and that the intervention of other people prevented the situation from becoming worse.

Drawing a connection between the earlier incident and her brother’s death, Shantel described the latest development as a painful repetition of past family conflicts. She also questioned whether her brother would have been treated similarly if they had shared the same parents as the alleged attackers.

The case has drawn attention to the reported family dispute and the circumstances surrounding Bassey’s death. However, the allegations against the two suspects remain subject to police investigation and judicial proceedings, and their arrest does not in itself establish guilt.

Shantel continues to seek justice for her brother as the case proceeds, while further details about the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings remain awaited.