Akwa Ibom monarch seeks N50m over corpse dumped in his palace
The village head of Ikot Obong, Eteidung Gordon Etukeren, is demanding N50 million in damages after a corpse was dumped in his palace without his consent. The incident has caused psychological trauma and health concerns for him and his family. The dispute centers around the burial location of Late Stephen Iboro, with the Udobong and Etukeren families at odds. Eteidung Gordon Etukeren claims he obtained a court injunction to prevent the burial on his family's land.
What we know
- Eteidung Gordon Etukeren says a corpse was dumped in his palace by aggrieved persons without his consent.
- The incident is linked to a dispute between the Etukeren and Udobong families over where Late Stephen Iboro should be buried.
- The monarch obtained a court injunction restraining the Udobong family from burying the deceased on his family land.
- He alleges that the Udobong family threatened to bring the corpse to his palace and eventually did so.
- Eteidung Gordon Etukeren is demanding N50 million in damages due to the trauma and health challenges caused by the incident.
