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Cross River community in shock as plantain dispute claims two lives

Two middle-aged men have been confirmed d3ad following a violent machete fight in Akpap-Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. 

 
The tragic incident reportedly stemmed from an argument over the disappearance of a bunch of plantain from a farm. 

 

An eyewitness and resident of the community, identified as Ettenma, told journalists that the victims, Edet and Effiong, inflicted fatal machete wounds on each other during the confrontation. 
 

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According to Ettenma, the dispute began when Effiong discovered that a bunch of plantain had been cut from his farm. 

 
While complaining loudly in the community, Effiong was allegedly informed by another resident that Edet had been seen coming from the direction of the farm with a bunch of plantain
 

He explained that Effiong first used the machete in his possession to inflict deep cuts on Edet, prompting Edet to grab another machete lying nearby and retaliate.
 

Both men were rushed to a nearby health centre but reportedly could not receive adequate medical attention due to the lack of facilities and equipment to manage the severity of their injuries. 
 

The deaths have thrown the Akpap-Okoyong community into mourning, with residents lamenting the growing trend of violent disputes over minor issues

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The spokesperson of the Cross River State Police Command, Irene Akata, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations were ongoing. 
 

She noted that they are investigating to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this brutal attack and why such violence occurred without timely intervention from other members of the community. 
 

The police spokesperson added that further details would be made public at the conclusion of the investigation

Tijani Mariam

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