Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing their step-brother in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state

In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, said the suspects, Omini Ibiang, 28, and Emmanuel Ibiang, 26, allegedly attacked the deceased, Bassey Ibiang, over claims that he stole their elder sister's bag.

According to the statement, a complainant, who reported the case to the police, said, "The deceased was allegedly tied by his hands and legs and inflicted with a deep machete wound to the head.

"He was subsequently taken to Ugep General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead, and his body was deposited in the hospital mortuary," the statement said....