Shantel Eno Oka says her brother, Bassey Eno Ibiang, was fatally assaulted by his two stepbrothers on 25 October 2026 in Yakurr Local Government Area of [Cross River State](https://crossriver.gov.ng/). The police arrested the alleged perpetrators, Omini Eno Ibiang, 28, and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang, 26, after the incident was reported to the [Nigeria Police Force](https://www.npf.gov.ng/). According to the complaint, the brothers attacked Bassey over an accusation that he had stolen a bag belonging to their elder sister, bound him, and used a sharp instrument to inflict severe injuries. He was later taken to [Ugep General Hospital](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugep), where he was declared dead and his body placed in the hospital mortuary.
**What did Shantel post on social media?**
In a series of Facebook posts, Shantel shared photographs of the deceased and the two accused stepbrothers, demanding justice and linking the tragedy to the practice of [polygamy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy). She wrote, “WHY WE FIGHT AGAINST POLYGAMY. It just ended my bro life. These two in the picture are my stepbrothers. They beat my big‑bro to death in his room over a false accusation without evidence.”
**What past abuse did she recount?**
Shantel also recalled an earlier incident from 3 January 2010, when three of her stepsisters allegedly doused her back with boiling water from a flask. She claimed she escaped serious harm because she was outside the house at the time, preventing the attackers from completing their assault.
**Key facts of the case**
- Victim: Bassey Eno Ibiang, age not disclosed.
- Suspects: Omini Eno Ibiang (28) and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang (26).
- Alleged motive: accusation of stealing a bag belonging to an elder sister.
- Date of police report: 25 October 2026.
- Location of death: Ugep General Hospital mortuary.
- Shantel’s Facebook quote: “Polygamy ended his life.”
**Why does Shantel blame polygamy?**
She argues that the family’s polygamous structure created an environment where step‑siblings could act violently without accountability. Shantel questioned whether the family ever truly considered her and her brother as part of the household, and whether the stepbrothers could have been prevented from committing the fatal assault.
The two suspects remain in police custody pending further investigation, while the community awaits clarification on the motives and any potential legal repercussions for the alleged murder.