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Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Village Head For Allegedly Shooting Sister In Palm Fruit Dispute
The victim was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State– Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State have arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area for allegedly attempting to murder his sister during a family dispute.
The State Police Command’s spokesperson, Timfon John, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, allegedly shot his 32-year-old sister, Unwana Effiong Friday Inyang, in the head during an altercation on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
The statement read, “On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., operatives of the Command received a report of an attempted murder.
“According to the report filed by a man (name withheld) that his brother, Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa, allegedly shot their sister, Unwana Effiong Friday Inyang, 32 years, in the head with a gun.
“The victim was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
“Police responded to the scene, and the suspect, Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, was arrested and taken into custody.
“A long, single-barrel gun believed to have been used in the assault was recovered from his possession,” John said.
According to the spokesperson investigation revealed that the incident occurred as a result of a quarrel arising from ownership of a palm fruit plantation.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was the result of a misunderstanding over palm fruits.”