The Akwa Ibom state government has condemned the killing of
Iniobong Umoren, a female job seeker in the state.
Umoren was declared missing after leaving home to meet a
Twitter user over a potential job offer.
Uduak Umoh, Umoren’s friend who had raised an alarm after
her whereabouts became unknown, broke the news of her death on Sunday.
The state police arrested the suspect, Uduak Akpan, who was
said to have confessed to sexually and physically assaulting the deceased.
Akpan was said to have subsequently buried the victim in a
shallow grave in his father’s house.
Reacting to news of the incident, Ini Ememobong,
commissioner for information in a statement, said the state government was
saddened by the killing and condemns the act.
He said Udom Emmanuel, governor of the state, has informed
the police of his desire to ensure justice is served to all those responsible
for the killing.
The governor also commiserated with the family of the
deceased on the loss of their loved one.
“The Akwa Ibom State Government is deeply saddened by the
news of the demise of Miss Iniobong Umoren, who is said to have been abducted,
raped, assaulted and eventually murdered by Uduak Frank Akpan,” the statement
said.
“This news which was conveyed by the Police is heart
wrenching and most disturbing considering the age of the persons involved.
“The Governor, while thanking the police for the arrest and
interrogation of the suspect, has communicated to the Police hierarchy in the
state, his desire for the full administration of justice to the culprit and all
persons involved in this crime. This is the least that will be acceptable.
“We condemn in
totality the gruesome acts that led to the loss of the life of an innocent
young woman, whose sincere desire was to earn a decent living. Our state must
remain a safe location for all peace loving and law abiding citizens at all
times.
“We commiserate with the deceased family on this very
painful loss and pray God to comfort them.”
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