A suspected mad man Monday killed two persons and injured one person at Afaha Ukwa Junction in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
Our correspondent who visited the scene reports that the mad man drags an elderly man off the motorcyclist and smashes his head with a block to the ground.
Two persons were rushed to the hospital and later one died along the line after a fight with the mad man.
Mr. Udeme Okon, an eye witness told newsmen that the incident generated tension in the area, slowed down activities and traumatized motorists.
Okon explained that the mad man took to his heels and the angry youths run after him to catch him.
Mr. Femi Williams, an eye witness said that the mad man was begging for money and when nobody answered him, he started fighting and stabbing people.
Williams said that the mad man was beating to death by the aggrieved youths in the area.
“When the traffic officer and policemen came to rescue the people, the mad man extended his anger to fight the police officer,’’ he said.
According to the eye witness, the mad man succeeded in tearing the officers uniform and took to his heels and the aggrieved youths descended on the mad man and killed him.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP, Mr Etim Dickson confirmed the incident and described it as unfortunate.
He advised people to be more careful in dealing with mad men and urged the people to always avoid contact with mad men.
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