Remains Of Murdered Akwa Ibom Job Seeker Laid To Rest

Tears poured as the remains of 26-year-old miss Iniubong Umoren who was gruesomely murdered while seeking for job were committed mother earth in her hometown, Nung Ita Ikot Essien, Oruk Anam local government area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday.

Late Iniubong Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo (UNIUYO) was allegedly lured, raped, murdered and buried in a shallow grave by a 20-year-old serial rapist and killer identified as Uduak Frank Akpan in Nung Ikono Obio village in Uruan local government area of the State.

Late Umoren’s friends, family, residents and particularly students of Faculty of Arts UNIUYO defied the downpour to attend the funeral and also stayed till her remains was committed to Mother Earth.

The deceased close friends and especailly classmates who came to pay their last respect clad in black attire could not hide their tears at the graveside.

The funeral service started exactly at 10:50 was conducted by Faith Tabernacle Congregation Ikot Ibritam District Oruk Anam, after the lying in state at her fathers compound.

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The brother of the deceased, Mr. Ukeme Ephraim Umoren appreciated members of the community, relatives and friends for coming from far and near to mourn with them over his late sister’s demise.

He also commended the state government and security agencies for the support offered to the family in their moment of grief.

Fielding questions from newsmen, the member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal constituency Mr. Unyime Idem reassured that those behind late Umoren’s and his constituent wiould be brought to book.

He urged the people of Oruk Anam LGA and the Student community to remain law abiding even as relevant Government authorities are working to ensure the deceased got justice.

Idem who is the deputy Chairman of Communications Committee allayed fears that the matter would be swept under the carpet by assuring Akwa Ibom people and the people of his constituency that the case was already under the watch of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and that efforts were being put in to ensure the perpetrators are not covered.

Arc Ezekiel Nya- Etok and Chairman of Oruk Anam local government area were among other dignitaries that graced the funeral.

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