Man beats lover to death in C’River

<p>The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in Calabar South Local Government Area.</p>, <p>The command’s spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrest in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday.</p>, <p>She said that the suspect attacked the victim, simply identified as Ndereke, after a minor disagreement that occurred at Abasi Obori Street on Tuesday.</p>, <p>Ugbo said the personnel of Uwanse Divisional Police Headquarters carried out the arrest following a distress call received on the incident.</p>, <p>“The police rushed the victim to University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH. Unfortunately, she didn’t make it, as she was certified dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.</p>, <p>“Following established protocols, her remains were deposited in the morgue for autopsy to shed more light on the exact cause of her death.</p>, <p>“The suspect (name withheld) is already in our custody, and we will ensure that he faces the full weight of justice for his alleged action,” the police spokesperson said.</p>