Court sentences killer of Umoren, Akwa Ibom jobseeker, to death | TheCable

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A high court sitting in Akwa Ibom state has sentenced Uduak Akpan to death by hanging for the murder of Iniubong Umoren, a grraduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo.

Umoren was declared missing in May 2021 after leaving home to meet Akpan over a potential job offer in Akwa Ibom and was found dead days later.Advertisement

The Akwa Ibom police command arrested Akpan after Umoren’s body was found in a shallow grave at the backyard of the convict’s house. In May 2021, during an interview by journalists, Akpan said he killed Umoren over a disagreement during sexual intercourse.Delivering the verdict, the judge acquitted Frank Akpan and Anwan-Bassey Akpan who were co-accused in the trial.

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When we told u guys that David na cornflakes journalist una go dey argue.

It is well

DeeOneAyekooto Good one... No time to check time...

'Fast movements, no guarantee of early arrival'. .... David Aye.

Governor go sign?

Expecting same to that unilag babe too

What about his father too? This is great news.

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