• Mr Baba Muhammed Azare, AKS CP
Police have arrested Chief Friday Jonah Umoren, the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on charges of attempted murder involving a female relative.
A release signed Timfon John, spokesperson for the State Command, on Tuesday, stated that police operatives received a report of the incident on September 6, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM.
The report, according to DSP John, which was submitted by a man (name withheld) alleged that Chief Umoren shot his sister, 32-year-old Unwana Effiong Friday Inyang, in the head with a firearm.
“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.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the incident was the result of a misunderstanding over palm fruits“, the release stated.
