Afang Leaves Invitation Turns Deadly As Police Hunt Unwana Okon’s Murderers
By OFFIONG ARCHIBONG
Police Launch Manhunt
THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of Unwana Okon, a woman allegedly lured to her death in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
Okon, a resident of Ndot Village, reportedly received a telephone invitation from an unidentified person to Mbiaikot Village under the pretext of buying Afang leaves. However, she was later found dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the incident in a statement issued in Uyo on Sunday.
According to the police, the victim’s brother, identified as Eno, reported the incident at about 3.30 p.m. on 1 November 2026. He told officers that his sister had received the call inviting her to Mbiaikot Village to sell Afang leaves.
Phone & Money Missing
Police said Okon honoured the invitation but was subsequently murdered. Moreover, the assailants reportedly took her mobile phone and an undisclosed sum of money.
Following the report, Commissioner of Police Baba Azare ordered a comprehensive investigation into the killing.
He also directed the immediate transfer of the case from the Divisional Police Headquarters to the Command’s Violence Crime Response Unit for a specialised and coordinated investigation.
According to the police, the unit will work to identify, arrest and prosecute everyone found responsible for the crime.
Police Seek Public Assistance
The command condemned the killing and assured residents that it would deploy all available operational and investigative resources to apprehend the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the police urged residents of Oruk Anam and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or persons.
Anyone with credible information that could assist the investigation should contact the nearest police station or reach the command through its established communication channels.
The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that it would continue efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state.
