Son hacked to death by father in Akwa-Ibom

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Son hacked to death by father in Akwa-Ibom

Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, Uyoatta Warrie, who hacked his son, Joseph Warrie, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state.

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The command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Eket.

John said the incident happened on Sunday, June 1, at their residence, 4 Ediam Street, Idua in Eket at night.

"The police are aware of the incident, but an investigation has commenced to determine the root cause of the death of the boy.

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"Let the investigation review the actual true cause of the boy's death, whether he was pushed or something else," John said.

A source who pleaded anonymity said the mother of the victim owned a church close to their residence.

According to the source, following a misunderstanding, the victim broke a bottle to stab his father, but the father overpowered him and stabbed him with the object.

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He was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, before getting there, he gave up the ghost.

The father has been detained at Uqua Divisional Police Headquarters in Eket.

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