Calabar Market Horror: Sister Brutally Stabs Brother to Death Allegedly on Mother’s Orders

A tragic event occurred over the weekend at Marian Market in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, where a young man was reportedly stabbed to death by his elder sister after a minor disagreement.

Eyewitnesses, primarily women traders at the Calabar market, stated that the attack was allegedly triggered by an argument between the siblings’ mother and the deceased.

The mother, whose identity had not been established at press time, is known for selling fish in bulk at the Calabar market.
According to a trader who witnessed the incident, and spoke anonymously, the suspect is about 23 years old. She said the altercation began shortly after the deceased, described as appearing “dazed,” arrived at his mother’s stall.

“The boy is said to be an addict who often takes a dangerous combination of narcotics popularly called ‘Ice’ in Calabar,” she said. “When he got to his mother’s stall to help as usual, an argument broke out. He exchanged words with his mother.”

Some traders in the Calabar market alleged that the mother had previously complained about her son’s violent behaviour whenever he was under the influence of drugs, claiming he had attempted to assault and even rape her on several occasions.

“When the elder sister arrived, the mother reportedly told her to stab him,” one of the traders said. “Maybe she didn’t expect it would lead to his death. The boy began to bleed heavily and grew weak.”

Before help could arrive, the victim’s condition had deteriorated severely. Realising he might not survive, the mother and daughter allegedly attempted to flee, but neighbouring traders restrained the mother. The daughter, who was said to have carried out the stabbing, escaped.