By Akeem Oduyoye
Hoodlums on Wednesday invaded the house of a police inspector named Osang and beheaded him.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed that Osang was murdered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday, in Uyo, the state capital, saying, the Command received the news of the murder.
“We have received that information and it is an unfortunate situation. Already, an investigation is ongoing and we are committed to ridding the streets of criminal elements.
“Again, we are not deterred and we are committed to ensuring that, criminally minded persons will account for their actions,” he stated.
It was gathered that the victim was attacked by over 10 assailants at his house around Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube, an Uyo suburb, on Wednesday night.
Eyewitnesses said residents and passersby scampered for safety following heavy shooting by the hoodlums.