There was pandemonium Tuesday evening at Abasi Obori following an altercation between two lovers leading to the death of 34 years Ms Esther Ndereke who was allegedly beaten to death by his older lover, 54-year-old Nkeruewen Etuk during an argument.
It was gathered that the ugly incident occurred at 32 Abasi Obori Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, following a violent encounter that ended in the tragic loss of Ms Ndereke’s life.
Findings showed that on the evening of 18th July 2023, two duo had a misunderstanding and the suspect started hitting his girlfriend, Esther Ndereke, aged 34, as their evening took a horrifying turn.
Eyewitnesses who pleaded anonymity recounted a distressing scene that unfolded at approximately 7:30 p.m. at 32 Abasi Obori Street.
“We can’t really tell what happened between them, but we heard noises causing the couple to engage in a heated altercation, their voices resonating with anger and despair.
“Within moments, the dispute escalated into a horrifying display of violence, with Mr. Etuk, fueled by an uncontrollable rage, unleashing a torrent of brutal blows upon Ms. Ndereke in their room cause it seems they lived together as lovers.
“The assault left Ms. Ndereke battered and broken, her body bearing the painful imprints of the relentless beatings from the suspect.
“Ms. Ndereke slumped, slipping into a coma and she was rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, where she was confirmed dead and has since been deposited at their morgue”, the eyewitness said.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Cross River State, Superintendent Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the tragic incident, said the Uwanse Divisional Police Officer, DPO, who the incident happened in his jurisdiction responded swiftly.
“The police rushed the victim to the UCTH, unfortunately, she didn’t make it, as she was certified dead by a doctor at the hospital.
“Following established protocols, the lifeless body of Ms. Ndereke has been deposited awaiting a comprehensive autopsy to shed light on the exact cause of her untimely demise.
“Meanwhile, the suspect, Mr. Nkeruewen Etuk, is now in our custody, and we will ensure that he faces the full weight of justice for his alleged actions”, Ugbo assured.
