Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has condemned the act that led to the murder of a job seeker, Miss Iniobong Umoren, in the state.
Iniobong was the applicant who was killed by one Uduak Akpan, who offered the deceased a fake job offer to lure her to where she was raped and killed.
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The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Ini Ememobong, in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday said the government is deeply saddened by the news and as urged the security to ensure justice is served.
“The Akwa Ibom state government is deeply saddened by the news of the demise of Miss Umoren, who was said to have been abducted, raped, assaulted, and eventually murdered by Akpan.
“This news, which was conveyed by the police, is heart-wrenching and most disturbing, considering the ages of the persons involved.
“The governor, while thanking the police for the arrest and interrogation of the suspect, has communicated his desire for the full administration of justice to the culprit and all persons involved.
“This is the least that will be acceptable.
“We condemn in totality the gruesome acts that led to the loss of the life of an innocent young woman, whose sincere desire was to earn a decent living. Our state must remain a safe location for all peace loving and law abiding citizens at all times.
“We commiserate with the deceased family on this very painful loss and pray God to comfort them.”
