The Akwa Ibom State Government has expressed saddeness on 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.
In a statement, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy,
Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the news which was conveyed by the Police was heart wrenching and most disturbing considering the ages of the persons involved.
He said the State Governor, while thanking the police for the arrest and interrogation of the suspect, had 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.
It said this was the least that would 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,” Ememobong said.
He said that the State Government commiserated with the deceased family on this very painful loss and prayed God to comfort them.
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