BREAKING NEWS 🔥
DSS Arrests Gang Leader, Murderers of Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim
A credible source has confirmed that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Dec 27, arrested the leader of the gang and another, who kidnapped and murdered a prominent professor of neurology, Ekanem Philip Ephraim in 2023
The gang leader, Patrick Essien Etim, 23, and his accomplice, Bassey Antiha Asuquo, 40, were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig.
According to the source, the DSS had been tracking the kidnap ring since Ephraim's killing in July 2023, when gunmen posing as patients abducted her.
The duo has confessed to the crime, admitting that they killed the professor after collecting multiple ransom payments from her family.
'It has been two years of torment for her loved ones, not knowing what happened to the Professer. I believe that, with this arrest, her family and loved ones will be able to finally have some peace and the much needed closure that they deserve, the source said.
The suspects also owned up to kidnapping other victims and vandalizing electricity cables, with one Isaac Ekpeyong who was also arrested by the operatives, according to the sources.
Recall that Professor Ekanem was abducted on 13th July, 2023 by unknown gunmen who posed as patients at her private clinic at Atimbo Road, Calabar. Her kidnap sparked statewide protests by the state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). The medical association had embarked on an indefinite strike, which crippled the health sector for over a week, in a bid to prevail on government to rescue the Professor.
"This huge breakthrough underscores the commitment of the DSS in reverting to covertness in its operations and restoring public safety across the country," declared the source.
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@PoliceNG INSP Marshall Jimmy of the AIG'S X SQUARD ZONE 6 HQ CAL was alleged to be involved in an act flaggarant abuse of Police power when he attempted to murder an innocent citizen Okoh with police ammunition with the aid of his brother Mr Jimmy.
@PoliceNG INSP Marshall Jimmy of the AIG'S X SQUARD ZONE 6 HQ CAL was alleged to be involved in an act flaggarant abuse of Police power when he attempted to murder an innocent citizen Okoh with police ammunition with the aid of his brother Mr Jimmy.
@PSCNigeria INSP Marshall Jimmy of the AIG'S X SQUARD ZONE 6 HQ CAL was alleged to be involved in an act flaggarant abuse of Police power when he attempted to murder an innocent citizen Okoh with police ammunition with the aid of his brother Mr Jimmy.
@PSCNigeria INSP Marshall Jimmy of the AIG'S X SQUARD ZONE 6 HQ CAL was alleged to be involved in an act flaggarant abuse of Police power when he attempted to murder an innocent citizen Okoh with police ammunition with the aid of his brother Mr Jimmy.
INSP Marshall Jimmy of the AIG'S X SQUARD ZONE 6 HQ CAL was alleged to be involved in an act flaggarant abuse of Police power when he attempted to murder an innocent citizen Okoh with police ammunition with the aid of his brother Mr Jimmy.
@PoliceNG@PSCNigeria@NhrcNigeria
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Prof Philip-Ephraim,the first female professor of medicine in cross River state and a consultant neurologist was kidnapped in the clinic a month ago,for more than 23 days,there is no evidence of proof of life.
Cross River state government needs to bring her back dead or alive.
Dr. Philip-Ephraim Ekanem,
a mother,
a grandmother,
a consultant neurologist,
a professor of medicine at UCTH.
Kidnapped 21 days ago in Calabar.
Who knows what she's going through now?
I am making a plea. Please use the hashtag #FreeDrEkanem and help speak up for her freedom.
Security esp for Drs in Cross River state has failed. They are now used as bait for kidnappers. The security apparatus in the state is gone.
#letdrsbreath#freeprofephraim