Skye Bank Manager, Brother Drown To Death

Akwa Ibom state had a day filled with calamity as water claimed the life of a bank manager and his brother at the Ibeno Beach, Iwuokpom community, in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.

Ubong Ekpe is disclosed to be the branch manager of Skye Bank Plc, Abak Road, Uyo, the state capital.

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The deceased, Ekpe, who reportedly went to the beach for a picnic on Sunday, April 8 with his four children and wife, entered into the beach to swim, but after some minutes, there was no trace of him from the water.

Immediately his brother Francis, who was filled with fear attempted to save his dear brother as he dived into the water but his case was not far from his brothers as the water also claimed his life.

The remains of the victims were said to have been recovered in the early hours of Monday.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident, stating that it happened around 8.30pm.

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Equally, the Ibeno LGA Chairman, Mr Ifum Udoh, told newsmen that the LGA is effortlessly working to avoid recurring loss of lives at the beach, adding that the state government had concluded plans to take over the beach.

Ibeno beach is the longest and attractive beach in West Africa located at Iwuokpom community.

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