The Police Command in Cross River State has begun an investigation following the invention of the beheaded physique of an unidentified teenager in Yahe River, Yala Local Government Area of the state.
The sufferer, believed to be about 16 years outdated, was found lifeless in the river on Tuesday, 27 October, together with his head severed from his physique.
Sunday Eitokpah, the police spokesperson in Cross River, disclosed this in a press release on Monday in Calabar.
Mr Eitokpah, an assistant superintendent of police, stated the incident was reported at about 5:30 p.m. by the Officer-in-Charge of Yahe Outstation, Ekurbe Abi, an assistant superintendent of police, which led to the restoration of the physique from the river.
He stated bloodstains had been noticed on the scene, elevating considerations in regards to the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s loss of life.
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According to him, the corpse was subjected to medical examination and subsequently deposited in the mortuary, whereas efforts are ongoing to ascertain the id of the deceased.
The Commissioner of Police in Cross River, Ajo Ordue, has directed a radical investigation to make sure that anybody found accountable is dropped at justice, in line with the assertion.
Mr Ordue appealed to residents of Yahe and neighbouring communities to report any lacking particular person matching the deceased’s description or present credible info that would help the investigation.
He urged members of the general public with helpful info to contact the closest police station or the command management room.
He assured residents that additional developments could be communicated because the investigation progresses.
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