In a tragic incident in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the Cross River state, a heavily pregnant woman reportedly lost her life following a physical altercation with her neighbor.
The confrontation reportedly began when the deceased woman’s child engaged in a fight with the neighbor’s child.
This initial dispute quickly escalated, resulting in a physical struggle between the two adults.
Unfortunately, the pregnant woman succumbed to injuries sustained during the fight.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and it is not known whether the police have intervened or taken any action in response to this unfortunate event.
The community is left in shock and mourning as they await further developments and potential investigations into the circumstances of her death.
This was revealed in a recent post by Agba Jalingo, a Nigerian investigative journalist and also an activist.
He wrote:
“Pregnant Woman Dies While Fighting With Neighbor In Ugep.
“The deceased woman’s child was said to have picked a fight with a neighbor’s child, which later degenerated into a fisticuffs between the deceased and her neighbor.
“The deceased who was heavily pregnant lost her life in the process. It is not clear if the police have intervened”.