Nigerian Man Hits Friend With Vehicle Over N30,000 Debt

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command should have their hands full working to unravel circumstances surrounding the death a young Nigerian male reportedly murdered by his best friend in a bid to allegedly avoid paying an outstanding debt of 30,000 Naira.

Identified as Essien Akpaniko James, the suspect is alleged to have ran his vehicle over the late Ephraim Edet Okon George on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Reports said James, the son of Late Reverend O. J Essien of 32 Gibbs Street in Uyo, is said to have used a Lexus car to commit the crime against late George.

Eyewitnesses, who took to the social media in calling out the suspect, said the victim was immediately rushed to Life Care hospital while the suspect sped off immediately to the nearest police patrol team to lodge complaints about being attacked by kidnappers.

According to the eyewitnesses’ accounts, the Police followed him back to Gibbs street where the incident took place and also fired several gunshots into the air to scare away the agitated crowd.

Furthermore, Akpaniko is also said to have reportedly escorted by the armed policemen men to the same hospital where Ephraim was taken for medical treatment.

It was gathered that when the victim died, the said armed men allegedly rushed the suspect out of the hospital premises by shooting into the air to save him from being lynched by angry members of the public

Described by those that know him as ‘son of a late wealthy pastor’, who was deported from abroad on account of criminality, Akpaniko is alleged to have been indebted to Ephraim and in refusing to settle the debt, also threatened to harm him (deceased) if he dare to bring up the money issue again.

The reports further stated that on the fateful day, Ephraim reportedly met Akpaniko for his money; only to be tricked to wait for him to get it. He then allegedly entered an unregistered Lexus; and drove it with speed against the helpless victim, knocking him down in the process.

For now, Akpaniko is allegedly on the run with the Police yet to officially release a statement on the matter or the suspect’s whereabouts.

Below are screenshots of what eyewitnesses are saying courtesy of Ist News;