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Man beats daughter to death over missing petrol pipe in Calabar
A tragic event unfolded in Calabar on Wednesday evening when a man identified as Joseph Emmanuel allegedly beat his 10-year-old daughter to death after a dispute over a missing petrol pipe.
The incident happened around 7:30 pm at No. 3 Esit Ebom Street, Calabar South Local Government Area.
Emmanuel, who is a father of twins, had reportedly returned home and could not find a petrol pipe he used to transfer fuel into his commercial motorcycle and the vehicles of customers who buy petrol from him on the black market.
When the pipe was missing, Emmanuel questioned his daughter, who could not explain where it was. He allegedly became enraged and began beating her, leading to her death.
An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity said the man kicked the girl on the ribs, causing her to convulse and later bleed from the nose. Neighbours reportedly rushed the child to a nearby church in an attempt to save her, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
The eyewitness added that residents of the area attempted to mob the suspect before the incident was reported at the Atakpa Police Station. Police operatives arrived promptly and rescued Emmanuel from being lynched by the angry crowd.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, ASP Sunday Eitokpa said the suspect was taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for medical attention after sustaining injuries from the mob.
Eti said Emmanuel, who is currently in police custody, confessed to the act but claimed it was not intentional. According to the police spokesperson, the suspect said he acted out of anger and did not intend to kill his daughter.
He added that the body of the deceased has been deposited in a morgue while investigations continue. The suspect, he said, would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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