Community Leaders Demand Investigation into Abatai's Death

The Eka Midim Community Worldwide and village heads in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, are urging the state government to investigate the death of Obong Saviour Abatai, who was the Chairman of the Midim Abak Clan Council and Village Head of Ekpat Iduot. Apostle Sylvester Ibanga, Chairman of the Conference of Village Heads in Abak LGA, expressed concerns over the circumstances of Abatai's death, which occurred on September 16, 2026.

He alleged that Nsikan Okon Peter, a foreman who worked with Abatai, was the last person seen with him, drinking local gin the night before his death. Ibanga reported that Abatai began vomiting blood early on September 16 and died shortly after.

The community leaders condemned derogatory statements against Prof. Nkeruwem Etukudo, who called for a thorough investigation, and urged the public to refrain from spreading falsehoods. They also demanded investigations into social media allegations linked to Ebong, emphasizing that the Midim Clan would not tolerate such actions.