29/12/2025
DSS Arrēst The K!ller Of
Neurology Professor In Cross Rivers State After Two Year Manhûnt.
The Department of State Services ( DSS ) on Saturday, December 27, arrēṣted the k!llers of neurology professor, Ekanem Philip Ephraim, after a two-year manhunt in Cross River state.
The renowned professor was mùrdered in July 2023 after gunmen posing as patients ÆBƊÛÇTED her from her private clinic along Atimbo road, Calabar, despite receiving multiple ransøm payments from her family.
The k!llers, identified as gãng leader Patrick Essien Etim (24) and his accomplice Bassey Antiha Asuquo (40), who had been on the run for two years since the abduction and subsequent murder, were finally arrēṣted at a medical facility in Cross River state.
The duo was planning to Kịdnåp another high-profile medical professional when they were cãught.
Ephraim’s disåppearance led to statewide protests and an indefinite strike by the Nigerian Medical Association ( NMA ) that cr!ppled the state’s health sector for over a week.
Along with the mûrder, the sûspects admitted to various other Kidnåppings and the vandålism of electricity cables, with a third sūspect, Isaac Ekpeyong, who has also been taken into custødy.
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