A man has been killed following an alleged armed attack on a cocoa farm in Isibendeghe Community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The incident, which reportedly occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, was reported to the Boki Police Division by the owner of the farm, Madam Etta Maria Ado of Onisha Farm, Isibendeghe Community.
According to the police report, the complainant alleged that three men, identified as Patrick Otu Debang, James Osa G., and another individual popularly known as “Pepsi,” all said to be from Boje Community in Boki LGA, stormed her cocoa farm while three workers were on duty.
She alleged that the suspects opened fire on the workers, fatally shooting one of them, identified as Joseph Francis Friday. The complainant further claimed that the suspects had repeatedly harassed and threatened her over activities at the farm before the incident.
Two other workers, Clinton Abang and Amobi Igwe, reportedly escaped the attack and later returned to inform the farm owner of what had happened.
Police detectives from the Boki Division visited the scene following the report. The body of the deceased was recovered with multiple pellet wounds to the chest and abdomen, injuries said to be consistent with those inflicted by a locally made firearm.
The remains have been deposited at a mortuary for an autopsy, while police say investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Authorities said further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.