Gunmen Kill Farmer, Injure Another In Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a farmer and the injury of another after unknown gunmen attacked them on their farmland in Erei Community, Biase Local Government Area.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said the attack occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

According to the police, the victims, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh and Mr Ukam Ajah Okpan, both of Orugbam Community in Erei, were shot by unidentified gunmen while working on their farmlands near Egbor Community.

The victims were rushed to the village for immediate assistance, but Mr Ikoh later died from his injuries. His body has been deposited at Uwana Mortuary in Afikpo, Ebonyi State.

Okpan is said to be receiving treatment.

The command said it had launched a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

The police urged residents of Orugbam, Egbor and neighbouring communities to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their own hands and cooperate with investigators by providing any information that could assist the ongoing investigation.