Woman Blames Polygamy After Brother Is Allegedly Beaten to Death by Stepbrothers
A woman, Shantel Eno Oka, has blamed polygamy for the death of her elder brother, Bassey Eno Ibiang, who was allegedly beaten to death by their two stepbrothers in Cross River State.
The incident reportedly occurred in Egbizum community, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, following an allegation that the deceased stole a bag belonging to their elder sister.
The suspects, identified as Omini Eno Ibiang, 28, and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang, 26, were arrested by the police in connection with the alleged murder.
According to reports, the incident was brought to the attention of the police on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The deceased was allegedly tied up and assaulted with a sharp object before being rushed to Ugep General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
Reacting to the tragedy in a series of Facebook posts, Shantel shared photographs of her late brother and the two suspects while demanding justice for her family.
She alleged that her brother was attacked over an accusation that had not been substantiated and blamed the family’s polygamous background for the recurring hostility between the siblings.
In one of her posts, she wrote: “WHY WE FIGHT AGAINST POLYGAMY. It just ended my bro life. Dis 2 in the pic below happened to be my stepbrothers. The beat my big- bro to death in his room over a false accusation without evidence.”
Shantel also recalled an alleged attack by her three stepsisters in January 2010, claiming that they poured hot water on her back. She said she escaped further harm because she was outside the house and other people intervened.
Describing her brother’s death as a painful repetition of the family’s past conflicts, she alleged that nobody was present to intervene when he was attacked.
She further questioned whether her step-siblings had ever regarded them as family, asking whether the deceased would have subjected his biological siblings to similar treatment.
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the two suspects, who remain under investigation. The allegations against them have yet to be established in court.
The incident has sparked renewed discussions about family conflicts, violence and the consequences of unresolved disputes within polygamous households.
