Police Challenge Reports Of Suspects’ Release In Case Of Pregnant Woman’s Death

Police Challenge Reports Of Suspects’ Release In Case Of Pregnant Woman’s Death

The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that the suspects in the murder of an eight-month pregnant woman in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, have been released…… CONTINUE READING

According to a report by LIB on July 26, 2024, the deceased, identified as Nneoyi Sunday Felix, allegedly died during a confrontation with a couple, Mrs. Ofem Usani Augustine and Mr. Augustine Bassey. The victim’s family claimed that the couple, along with other suspects, assaulted and strangled the pregnant woman under suspicious circumstances. They further alleged that the suspects engaged a quack doctor to remove the baby from the deceased’s womb before depositing her body in the UGEP General Hospital mortuary and burying the infant.

Following the suspects’ flight, the victim’s family submitted a petition to the Cross River State Police Command. The suspects were subsequently located and arrested at their hideout.

However, the family later claimed that the suspects were released shortly after their arrest by order of the Commissioner of Police in Cross River, CP Augustine Grimah.

In response, SP Irene Ugbo, the command’s spokesperson, issued a statement on Monday from Calabar, clarifying that Mrs. Ofem Usani Augustine and Mr. Augustine Bassey remain in custody. The police assured the public that an investigation is underway and that results will be communicated promptly. The statement condemned the spread of false information and reiterated the command’s commitment to justice and public safety.

The statement emphasized that the suspects were apprehended on August 18, 2024, by Detectives from the State CID, Calabar, following the family’s petition. The CP urged against the dissemination of unverified and defamatory information, assuring that any false claims should be directed to the Police Command Headquarters with supporting evidence.

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