The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has shed light on a tragic incident involving a young man, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death during a heated altercation in Eket Local Government Area.
According to a statement released by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the fatal incident occurred at Qua River Quarters in Eket.
John disclosed that early findings from police investigations revealed the couple was involved in a violent dispute that escalated and turned bloody, with both individuals reportedly sustaining injuries from a kitchen knife.
“At approximately 10:15 AM 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.
The police further stated that Ruth was already lifeless when help arrived. Her boyfriend, who was also found at the scene in critical condition, was transported to the hospital along with Ruth, where she was later confirmed dead.
Authorities have recovered the suspected murder weapon and are making efforts to identify and reach the suspect’s relatives. Meanwhile, the deceased’s family has been notified.
