Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested seven people over the fatal stabbing of a man and the subsequent burning of a village head's residence and vehicle in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred on 2 November at Ukana Mbak Ukot Village, Odoro Ikot Clan, following a disagreement between two men over the sharing of family funds, according to the police.

The police identified the deceased as Ukeme Jonah, while the principal suspect in the alleged murder was named as Ifiok Akpan, 42.

In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the police spokesperson, Timfon John, said Mr Akpan allegedly attacked the deceased with a broken bottle during the disagreement, inflicting a deep woun...