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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Thousands of women and youths took to the streets of Ogoja on Monday in a protest over the killing of a young woman, demanding that the police release the suspect to face mob justice.<\/p>\n

The demonstrators, drawn largely from Nwang I and II communities and other parts of Ekajuk Clan, marched to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ogoja, chanting war songs and expressing outrage over the incident.<\/p>\n

The protesters insisted that the suspect, 35-year-old Malime Sunday Ejor, should be handed over to them to suffer the same fate allegedly meted out to his girlfriend.<\/p>\n

The victim, identified as 26-year-old Moshie Lucy Igu, was reportedly attacked at a farm in Nwang Village. Sources said the suspect allegedly lured her to a nearby stream where he inflicted fatal machete injuries.<\/p>\n

Police had earlier arrested the suspect and subsequently transferred him to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Calabar for further investigation.<\/p>\n

Tension escalated as the crowd became unruly, attacking police officers and damaging a Hyundai vehicle as well as parts of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) facility.<\/p>\n

Security operatives responded by deploying smoke canisters to disperse the protesters, while eight persons were arrested in connection with the disturbance.<\/p>\n

However, in a bid to restore calm, the arrested individuals were later released to a community leader following interventions to de-escalate tensions.<\/p>\n

The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the General Hospital mortuary in Ogoja.<\/p>\n

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Eitokpah Sunday, confirmed the incident, assuring that a thorough and discreet investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

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