Africa-Press – Nigeria. A yet to be identified boyfriend has allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, who confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen, said the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket.
John rsaid preliminary investigations revealed that the couple engaged in a violent altercation involving a kitchen knife, resulting in both of them sustaining stab wounds.
“At approximately 10:15am on the 6th of May, 2025, operatives of the Command received information regarding a violent altercation at Qua River Quarters, Eket.
“Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a female, later identified as Ruth Ngozi Sunday, and her cohabiting boyfriend lying in a pool of blood.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the couple engaged in a fatal fight involving a kitchen knife, resulting in both individuals sustaining stab wounds. The cause of the altercation is currently unknown,” the statement read.
According to the police image maker, Ruth was found lifeless at the scene, while her boyfriend, who was critically injured, was rushed to the hospital alongside her. Ruth was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The suspected murder weapon has been recovered, and efforts are underway to locate the boyfriend’s relatives, while the family of the deceased has been contacted.
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