KOREDE DAMIFOGO
Tragedy struck in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State as a hunter allegedly shot and killed a woman he mistook for a monkey while hunting in a forest.
According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on Monday at Basam Osokom community, when the hunter, identified as Otu Goodness Kanang, reportedly fired at what he believed to be a monkey perched on a tree.
According to the sources, Kanang said he heard a human cry after taking the shot and later discovered that he had mistakenly hit a woman identified as Victoria, whose other names were yet to be ascertained.
The hunter has, however, been arrested after detectives visited the scene.
Also, with the help of community youths, the body of the deceased was evacuated to the residence of a local chief in Bansam for further action.
The suspect has been taken into custody as the investigation into the incident continues.
Police said normalcy has been restored to the area and the Command remains calm.