Killing — Isibendeghe, Boki, Cross River
5 August 2026 · Killing
⬛⬛⬛⬛ Confirmed by a leading outlet
Verified conservative figures — "at least" numbers. Where reports claim more, the higher claim is shown but not counted until verified.
Three men allegedly opened fire on labourers working at a cocoa farm in Isibendeghe Community, Boki LGA, Cross River State, killing one worker, Joseph Francis Friday, while two other workers escaped. Police said the attack followed persistent threats against the farm owner and that a manhunt for the three named suspects is underway.
Details come from a police statement by Cross River command spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah, based on a complaint by the farm owner. Victim's name given as both 'Joseph Friday' and 'Joseph Francis Friday'. Exact time of the attack unclear; 1:25 p.m. is when it was reported to police. Motive appears to be a local farm/land dispute rather than banditry.
Isibendeghe, Boki, Cross River — exact coordinates not recorded; marker placed at the centre of the state.
- Premium Times2026-08-06This source reported: 1 killed
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