By Onwa Ekor
The Cross River Police Command has responded to reports circulating in sections of the media concerning the discovery of corpses at a local embalmment hall in Isong Inyang Community, along Calabar–Ikom Highway, Friday.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, explained that, “at about 11:56hrs on the said date, credible information was received by the Police regarding the presence of corpses at the facility.
“Operatives were immediately mobilized to the scene to verify the report.
“Upon arrival, eight well-dried corpses were discovered in the hall,” the Police spokesman said.
According to him, “prompt action by the Police led to the arrest of one suspect, identified as Sunday Ben Reuben, a native of Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State,” adding that, “preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect is a mortician attached to Enghaut Company Mortuary in Akamkpa local government Area of Cross River.”
He further informed that,”the suspect is currently in custody, and a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the matter and to determine whether any laws have been contravened.”
The Command further enjoined members of the public to “remain calm and refrain from speculation, as further verified updates will be communicated in due course.”
