Nigeria, May 4 -- The remains of Nkoyo Ikot, the mother of the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, Timfon John, were laid to rest on Saturday in Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state.

Madam Ikot, who died at 61, was described by family members and associates as a devoted mother and respected community figure.

The funeral rites began on Thursday with the opening of the mourning house and a gospel night at Ebighi Assang in Esit Eket.

It continued on Friday with a friends' night at the deceased's compound, ahead of the burial on Saturday.

The funeral service was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Primary School, Uquo, and officiated by ministers of the Christian Fellowship Evangelical Church of Nigeria, Uquo Zone.

Dignitaries at the...